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.
© 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