Gekko chinensis

Species: Gekko chinensis

English Name: Chinese Gecko, Gray’s Chinese Gecko

Chinese Name: 壁虎

Family: Gekkonidae

Description:

Fairy large gecko (total length up to 18 cm). The body is grayish with distinctive brown or black bands on the tail. The head is large and flatten. It is a nocturnal species and can be found hiding in crevices in forest areas, caves and and on the outside walls of abandoned buildings.

© 2011 Thomas Brown
© 2011 Thomas Brown
© 2011 Thomas Brown
© 2011 Thomas Brown
© 2011 Thomas Brown
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References:

– Zhao, E., Leung, V., Leung, C. V. (1999). Notes on amphibians and reptiles of Macau. Sichuan Journal of Zoology 18 (4) , 147-150.

– Chan, S. K. F., Cheung, K., Ho, C., Lam, F., Tang, W. (2006, December). The geckos of Hong Kong. Hong Kong Biodiversity. Retrieved from http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/publications/publications_con/files/hkbonewsletter13.pdf

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