Biology:Gekko hokouensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. hokouensis
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| Gekko hokouensis Pope, 1928
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Gekko hokouensis, also known as the Hokou gecko or Kwangsi gecko,[2] is a species of gecko.
Taxonomy
The species was first described by the American herpetologist Clifford H. Pope in 1928 as subspecies Gekko japonicus hokouensis.[3] Gekko hokouensis belongs to the subgenus Japonigecko. The species is currently defined morphologically and may include genetically divergent populations.[1] There are no subspecies recognized for Gekko hokouensis.[3]
Geographic range
It is found in eastern China , the Ryukyu Islands and Kyushu Island of Japan , and Taiwan.[3] Due to its large distribution the IUCN lists the species as least concern. In some areas the invasive Hemidactylus frenatus might pose a threat.[1]
Beavior
The gecko is nocturnal and preys mostly on insects.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ota, H.; Kidera, N.; Cai, B.; Shang, G.; Yang, J. (2019). "Gekko hokouensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T177817A96877868. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T177817A96877868.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/177817/96877868. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ Not to be confused with Gekko kwangsiensis
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Gekko hokouensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
Wikidata ☰ Q1038386 entry
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