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Distribution

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Continent: Asia
Distribution: Japan (Kumejima, Tonakijima, Tokashikijima, Akajima, and Iejima, Iheyajima)
Type locality: Tonaki-shima, Ryukyu Archipelago.
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Spotted ground gecko

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The spotted ground gecko or Japanese cave gecko (Goniurosaurus orientalis) is a gecko endemic to the Ryukyu Islands, Japan.[1][2] Goniurosaurus orientalis is found in four small islands in the Okinawa group: Tonaki Island, Tokashiki Island, Ie Island, and Aka Island.[1]

This particular species grows up to 16 cm and it has deep red eyes. Its basic color is dark brown or black with an orange or red pattern.

As with other geckos from the family Eublepharidae, they have fully functional eyelids.

Habitat and ecology

Goniurosaurus orientalis inhabits mountainous regions or limestone areas covered with broad-leaved evergreen forests. It is generally an uncommon species.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Kidera, N.; Ota, H. (2017). "Goniurosaurus orientalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T18917757A18917761. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T18917757A18917761.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ Goniurosaurus orientalis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 14 December 2022.
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Spotted ground gecko: Brief Summary

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The spotted ground gecko or Japanese cave gecko (Goniurosaurus orientalis) is a gecko endemic to the Ryukyu Islands, Japan. Goniurosaurus orientalis is found in four small islands in the Okinawa group: Tonaki Island, Tokashiki Island, Ie Island, and Aka Island.

This particular species grows up to 16 cm and it has deep red eyes. Its basic color is dark brown or black with an orange or red pattern.

As with other geckos from the family Eublepharidae, they have fully functional eyelids.

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