Government needs your help in tracking two recently introduced species of lizard.The Department of Conservation Services within the Ministry of Public Works yesterday advised that two geckos, the Mediterranean or Turkish gecko, (Hemidactylus turcicus) and the Asian gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) have been inadvertently introduced to the island.Both geckos have spread successfully around the world via cargo and are well-established in the southern states of the US and it is suspected they arrived in Bermuda by the same method, likely hidden in bales of peat moss or similar material.The geckos have been spotted at four locations. Both species feed at night and hide in the day, usually in houses and buildings.They can be seen at night on walls under lights waiting to catch insects. They make a loud “TCKKK” noise which is very distinctive.Director of Conservation Services Drew Pettit said tracking the geckos will be important because they will compete for food sources with the endemic Bermuda Skink and the introduced and established populations of anoles lizards and tree frogs.Mr Pettit added: “Also they might bring with them unknown viruses that could impact the same species. We are unsure how invasive they are and how rapidly they will spread if left to their own devices.”The geckos are easily distinguished as they have a mottled tan, brown or grey skin with distinctive bumps all over the body. Also the pupil of the eye is orientated vertically.The Department of Conservation Services seeks the cooperation of the public in reporting any suspected sightings to Alison Copeland, Biodiversity Officer at 293-2727 or aicopeland[AT]gov.bm.It is safe to capture the animals and they can be brought to the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo in Flatts.For more information on the lizards and to report sightings visit the following websites:www.conservation.bm/geckos/www.conservation.bm/gecko-sighting-report/