The Vietnamese gekko, more commonly listed as the Vietnam gecko, is Gekko vietnamensis. It is a true gecko in the family Gekkonidae and is endemic to Vietnam, meaning it is naturally found nowhere else in the world.
This species was described from An Giang Province in southern Vietnam. It is known from low elevation habitat, and because its known range is small, conservation lists treat it as a species that needs careful attention.
Like other geckos in the genus Gekko, it has a flattened body, large eyes, and toe pads that help it cling to surfaces. Geckos are often most active at night, using their eyesight and quick movements to hunt small insects and other invertebrates.
Many geckos communicate with chirps, clicks, or other small calls, and members of the genus Gekko are sometimes known as calling geckos. They also play an important role as insect predators in the places where they live.
Because so little is widely published about this particular species, protecting its habitat is especially important. Small-range reptiles can be vulnerable to land-use change, collection, and other pressures before scientists fully understand their lives.