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IUCN status: Least ConcernDouble-spotted Gecko at a glance
The Double-spotted Gecko (Gekko monarchus) is a reptile in the family Gekkonidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from Bengkulu, Jambi, North Sumatra. Diet: insect- and spider-eater (insectivore); a carnivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.
| Scientific name | Gekko monarchus |
|---|---|
| Indonesian name | Tokek berbintik |
| Group | Reptiles |
| Family | Gekkonidae |
| Observation records | Bengkulu, Jambi, North Sumatra |
| Taxonomic group | Squamata |
| GBIF records | 285 human-observation records, 2016–2026 |
| Data retrieved | 2026-09-23 |
| IUCN status | Least Concern · IUCN Red List (via GBIF) · checked 1 October 2026 |
| Diet type | Carnivore (meat-eater) — insect- and spider-eater (insectivore) · Zootaxa / Biotaxa |
| Reproduction | Laying eggs (oviparous) · Reptile Database |
| Active | Nocturnal (active at night) · ReptTraits v1-2 (Oskyrko et al. 2024, Scientific Data 11:243), column 'Active time' |
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What is the Double-spotted Gecko?
Double-spotted Gecko refers to Gekko monarchus, in the genus Gekko, family Gekkonidae, and class Squamata. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.
What is known about the Double-spotted Gecko?
The double-spotted gecko occurs from southern Thailand and the Malay Peninsula through Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi and Maluku to New Guinea and the Philippines; spots alone are insufficient without body shape and locality.
Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.
Evidence: Species account — background reading ↗
Habitat and field observations of the Double-spotted Gecko
Researchers near Lake Maninjau recorded individuals in a bathroom and a house; one observation was near eggs attached to a damp wall. These are local field notes, not evidence that every wall-clinging egg belongs to this species.
Evidence: Teynié, David & Ohler (2010) — Western Sumatra herpetofauna field study ↗
How many Indonesian records name the Double-spotted Gecko?
When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 285 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
Where were observations reported?
Place labels appearing in the results include Bengkulu, Jambi, North Sumatra. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.
Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
How can you observe the Double-spotted Gecko?
A safe-distance photograph can record body, head and tail pattern and locality without handling the animal. Colour alone cannot establish whether a snake is venomous; seek local professional help if there is risk. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.
Explore related animals
To explore this group further, compare Double-spotted Gecko with Tokay Gecko, Flat-tailed House Gecko, Asian House Gecko. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.
Scientific classification of the Double-spotted Gecko
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Gekkonidae |
| Genus | Gekko |
| Species | Gekko monarchus |
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology (for example class Reptilia).
Common questions about the Double-spotted Gecko
What is the scientific name of the Double-spotted Gecko?
The scientific name of the Double-spotted Gecko is Gekko monarchus, in the family Gekkonidae. In Indonesian it is called Tokek berbintik.
What kind of animal is the Double-spotted Gecko?
The Double-spotted Gecko is a reptile in the family Gekkonidae. By diet it is a carnivore (meat-eater): a insect- and spider-eater (insectivore).
Where does the Double-spotted Gecko live in Indonesia?
Observation records of the Double-spotted Gecko summarised in this guide mainly come from Bengkulu, Jambi, North Sumatra. That list is not a complete range map.
What does the Double-spotted Gecko eat?
The Double-spotted Gecko is a insect- and spider-eater (insectivore). That makes it a carnivore (meat-eater). Source: Zootaxa / Biotaxa.
How does the Double-spotted Gecko reproduce?
The Double-spotted Gecko reproduces by laying eggs (oviparous). Source: Reptile Database.
Is the Double-spotted Gecko nocturnal?
The cited source records the Double-spotted Gecko as nocturnal (active at night). Source: ReptTraits v1-2 (Oskyrko et al. 2024, Scientific Data 11:243), column 'Active time'.
See also the list of nocturnal and diurnal animals in Indonesia.
What is the scientific classification of the Double-spotted Gecko?
Scientific classification of the Double-spotted Gecko: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Reptilia, order Squamata, family Gekkonidae, genus Gekko, species Gekko monarchus.
Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.
Is the Double-spotted Gecko endangered?
No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the Double-spotted Gecko is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: IUCN Red List (via GBIF), checked 1 October 2026.
This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether the Double-spotted Gecko is a protected species, consult the current national list of protected species or contact the local BKSDA (natural resources conservation office).
Sources & references
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗
- GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
- Teynié, David & Ohler (2010) — Western Sumatra herpetofauna field study ↗
- iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations ↗
- Species account — background reading ↗
- Zootaxa / Biotaxa ↗
- Reptile Database ↗
- ReptTraits v1-2 (Oskyrko et al. 2024, Scientific Data 11:243), column 'Active time' ↗
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF) ↗
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, version 2026-1, via GBIF (CC BY 4.0) ↗
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