Iheyajima Leopard Gecko

Iheyajima Leopard Gecko
English Common Name
Iheyajima Leopard Gecko
Scientific name
Goniurosaurus kuroiwae toyamai
Taxonomy
Order: Squamata, Family: Eublepharidae
Size
12 – 14 cm
Species distribution
Iheyajima Island
Okinawa Prefecture Natural Monument
National Endangered Species
Okinawa Red List of Threatened Species: Critically Endangered
Japan Red List of Threatened Species: Critically Endangered
The species is found under or around evergreen broad-leaved trees, rocky areas, and cemeteries. It is observed between May and August and it is active at nighttime. They like to hide in holes of rocks during daytime hours.Iheyajima Island is the only known habitat for the species. The population is small and it is at risk of extinction due to loss of habitats in natural forests.

※ Please Note!
Goniurosaurus kuroiwae toyamai is an endangered species and Okinawa Prefecture Natural Monument. Please refer to the Act on Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and Okinawa Prefecture"s law for the Protection of Cultural Properties.
Updated June 2017

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