Gekko hokouensis

Gekko hokouensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Infraorder: Gekkota
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Gekko
Species:
G. hokouensis
Binomial name
Gekko hokouensis
Pope, 1928
Synonyms
  • Gekko japonicus hokouensis
  • Hemidactylus marmoratus
  • Gehyra intermedia
  • Peropus intermedius
  • Gekko hokounensis
  • Gekko hokuensis
  • Luperosaurus amissus

Gekko hokouensis, also known as the Hokou gecko or Kwangsi gecko,[2] is a species of gecko.

Taxonomy

The species was first described by the American herpetologist Clifford H. Pope in 1928 as subspecies Gekko japonicus hokouensis.[3] Gekko hokouensis belongs to the subgenus Japonigecko. The species is currently defined morphologically and may include genetically divergent populations.[1] There are no subspecies recognized for Gekko hokouensis.[3]

Distribution

It is found in eastern China, the Ryukyu Islands and Kyushu Island of Japan, and Taiwan.[3] Due to its large distribution the IUCN lists the species as least concern. In some areas the invasive Hemidactylus frenatus might pose a threat.[1]

Behaviour

The gecko is nocturnal and preys mostly on insects.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ota, H.; Kidera, N.; Cai, B.; Shang, G.; Yang, J. (2019). "Gekko hokouensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T177817A96877868. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T177817A96877868.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ Not to be confused with Gekko kwangsiensis
  3. ^ a b c Gekko hokouensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database


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