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Gehyra mutilata
The common four-clawed gecko, also called the Pacific gecko, stump-toed gecko or tender-skinned house gecko, is native to Southeast Asia and has spread to Sri Lanka, Indochina and many Pacific islands. Compared with the Asian house gecko it looks plump, with delicate skin that is usually a soft purplish or pinkish grey. Younger animals have golden spots that fade with age. The head is longer than broad, the digits are short and slightly webbed at the base, and the back and throat carry small granular scales (Wikipedia, general species account). (Wikipedia, general species account).
Gehyra mutilata, also known commonly as the common four-clawed gecko, Pacific gecko, stump-toed gecko, sugar gecko in Indonesia, tender-skinned house gecko, and butiki in Filipino, belongs to lizard in the family Gekkonidae. This species is native to Southeast Asia. Notable features include made its way to several areas of the world including Sri Lanka, Indochina, and many of the Pacific Islands. Compared to the common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus), the appearance of G. mutilata is somewhat plump, with delicate skin. (Wikipedia, general species account).