The genus was first described by the British zoologist John Edward Gray in 1827.

[1][page needed] Members of this genus are found in eastern and southwestern Asia.

Their tail is shorter than their snout–vent length, and their body is covered with numerous wart-like bumps.

The toes do not have adhesive lamellae or membranes (Eublepharis cannot climb like their other gecko cousins).

[1][page needed][2] Included in this group is the popular pet leopard gecko Eublepharis macularius.