Spotted ground gecko

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]

For the Sri Lankan species called spotted ground gecko, see Cyrtodactylus triedrus.

Spotted ground gecko
male
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Eublepharidae
Genus: Goniurosaurus
Species:
G. orientalis
Binomial name
Goniurosaurus orientalis
(Maki, 1931)
Synonyms
  • Eublepharis orientalis
  • Eublepharis kuroiwae orientalis
  • Goniurosaurus kuroiwae orientalis

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. 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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