# Asian House Gecko vs Tokay Gecko: the differences

> How do the Asian House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) and Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/asian-house-gecko-vs-tokay-gecko/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/cicak-rumah-dan-tokek-rumah/
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The Asian House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) and the Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) share the family Gekkonidae but belong to different genera: Hemidactylus and Gekko. Range in Indonesia — the Asian House Gecko: West Java, Yogyakarta, Bali; the Tokay Gecko: Bali, West Java, Central Java.

| Aspect | [Asian House Gecko](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/hemidactylus-frenatus/) | [Tokay Gecko](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/gekko-gecko/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Hemidactylus frenatus | Gekko gecko |
| Indonesian name | Cicak rumah | Tokek rumah |
| Class | Reptilia | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata | Squamata |
| Family | Gekkonidae | Gekkonidae |
| Range in Indonesia | West Java, Yogyakarta, Bali | Bali, West Java, Central Java |
| Endemic to Indonesia | No | No |
| Diet type | carnivore (meat-eater) | carnivore (meat-eater) |
| Reproduction | laying eggs (oviparous) | laying eggs (oviparous) |
| IUCN status | — | Least Concern |

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