Gekko

This article is about the lizard genus Gekko. For the broader lizard group, see Gecko. For other uses, see Gekko (disambiguation)
Gekko
Gekko gecko
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
Family: Gekkonidae
Subfamily: Gekkoninae
Genus: Gekko
Laurenti, 1768[1]
Species

51 recognized species, see article.

Gekko is a genus of colorful and diverse Southeast Asian geckos commonly known as true geckos or calling geckos. Although species such as Gekko gecko (the tokay gecko) are very widespread and common, some species in the same genus have a very small range and are considered rare or endangered.

Species

The following 51 species are recognized as being valid.[2]

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Gekko.

References

  1. Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). www.itis.gov.
  2. "Gekko". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
  3. "Gekko canaensis sp. nov. (Squamata: Gekkonidae), a new gecko from southern Vietnam." (Pdf) (Press release). Zootaxa 2890: 53-64. 25 May 2011.
  4. Rösler, H. et al. 2010: A new species of the genus Gekko Laurenti (Squamata: Sauria: Gekkonidae) from Vietnam with remarks on G. japonicus (Schlegel). ISSN 1175-5326 Zootaxa, 2329: 56–68. Preview
  5. Linkem, C.W.; Siler, C.D.; Diesmos, A.C.; Sy, E.; Brown, R.M. 2010: A new species of Gekko (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from central Luzon Island, Philippines. ISSN 1175-5326 Zootaxa, 2396: 37–49. Preview
  6. Forgotten species: the subterranean Gekko gigante (12/03/2014) news.mongabay.com.
  7. Panitvong, N., Sumontha, M., Konlek, K., & Kunya, K. (2010). "Gekko lauhachindai sp. nov., a new cave-dwelling gecko (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) from central Thailand." Zootaxa 2671: 40–52.
  8. Beolens B, Watkins M, Grayson M. 2011. The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Gekko smithii, p. 246).
  9. A new poreless species of Gekko Laurenti, 1768 (Gekkonidae: Squamata) from An Giang Province, southern Vietnam Nguyễn Ngọc Sang, Zootaxa 2501: 54-60. (10/6/2010)

External links

Data related to Gekko at Wikispecies Media related to Gekko at Wikimedia Commons


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