How difficult is it to keep Mourning Gecko?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the lifespan of Mourning Gecko?

The average lifespan of Mourning Gecko is 8-10 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Mourning Gecko get?

Mourning Gecko typically reaches 7-10cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Mourning Gecko?

Mourning Gecko feeds on: Insects, Pellets. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Mourning Gecko?

The price of Mourning Gecko varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Mourning Gecko

Beginner

Lepidodactylus lugubris

A gecko that reproduces by parthenogenesis (females only). Ultra-small, surging in popularity for terrariums.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

25〜32℃

Lifespan

8-10 years

Size

7-10cm

Humidity

40〜70%

Diet

Insects, Pellets

About

The mourning gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris) is a small, parthenogenetic gecko with one of the widest natural distributions of any lizard, found throughout tropical and subtropical coastal regions of the Indo-Pacific, from South and Southeast Asia across to Hawaii and various Pacific islands. Adults reach 7–10 cm in total length. Populations consist almost entirely of females that reproduce via parthenogenesis, producing viable eggs without fertilization by males. The body is slender with pale brown or grey coloration and faint dorsal markings. Mourning geckos are communal and can be kept successfully in groups; captive breeding occurs readily in appropriate conditions. Diet includes small insects and fruit-based gecko diet.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Lifespan of the Mourning Gecko

The Mourning Gecko lives 8-10 years.

Size of the Mourning Gecko

The Mourning Gecko grows to 7-10cm.

Temperature & humidity for the Mourning Gecko

They thrive in small bioactive terrariums with live plants, temperatures of 24–28°C, and humidity of 60–80%.

Basic Info

Origin

Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands (tropical and subtropical regions)

Lifespan

8-10 years

Morphs (Varieties)

The mourning gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris) is an all-female parthenogenetic species in which Mendelian inheritance does not operate, and genetic morphs such as recessive or dominant do not exist. The Type B (Hawaiian / Yellow Belly), C, and D circulating in the trade are clonal line-bred variants derived from regional populations.

Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.

Hawaiian / Yellow-Bellied (Type B)Higher Hawaiian (Type C)Type D

Sources: Reptile Craze - Mourning Gecko Morphs and Types / Wikipedia - Lepidodactylus lugubris (parthenogenesis)

A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Lepidodactylus lugubris (Duméril & Bibron, 1836)

Synonyms: Amydosaurus lugubris Gray, 1845, Dactyloperus pomareae Fitzinger, 1861, Gecko harrieti Tytler, 1865, Gecko lugubris Steindachner, 1867, Gehyra neglecta Boulenger, 1885, Gehyra ogasawarasimae Wermuth, 1965

Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.