Hemidactylus bowringii

Species: Hemidactylus bowringii

English Name: Bowring’s Gecko, Oriental Leaf-toed Gecko

Chinese Name: 原尾蜥虎, 鹽蛇

Family: Gekkonidae

Description:

Medium-sized, slender gecko (up to 14 cm in total length). The tail can reach almost the entire length of the body. The coloration is light tan, but it can change according to the surroundings. The head has a longitudinal line running from the snout until the ear opening. It is often found around human habitations, suburb areas, shrublands and grasslands.

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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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