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Tokay Gecko

Reptiles

The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is a large, nocturnal, arboreal gecko native to South and Southeast Asia, from northeastern India and Nepal through Indochina and Indonesia to New Guinea, with introduced populations established in Florida and parts of the Caribbean. Its common name imitates the loud, repeated croaking call made by males. It is blue-gray with red or orange spots, can shift its coloring for camouflage, and is one of the largest gecko species, reaching up to about 40 centimeters in exceptional cases. Tokay geckos are aggressive and capable of a strong bite, feed on insects and small vertebrates, and are assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, though they are also listed on CITES Appendix II because of heavy trade.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Carnivore 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 2
Relationship to People
Kept as Pets 1
Relationship to People
Invasive or Introduced Species 1
Relationship to People
Used in Traditional Medicine 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 3
Comparison
NatureServe Rank
G5 Secure 4
CITES Appendix
Appendix II 1
Scientific Name
Gekko gecko 3
Conservation Status
Least Concern 1
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Gekko, Taxa
Source Tokay Gecko (Wikidata)

In Biome

Tropical Rainforest, Biomes
Source Wikipedia: Tokay gecko
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Found In

Australia

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Belgium

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India

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Indonesia

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Mexico

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Nepal

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North America

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Philippines

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South Africa

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South Asia

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United States

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Sources
1. Wikipedia: Tokay gecko
Wikipedia
  • Diet
    The tokay gecko feeds on insects and small vertebrates.
  • Conservation and relationship with humans
    The tokay gecko is an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, known as Ge Jie (蛤蚧).
  • Distribution and habitat
    This is an introduced species in some areas outside its native range.
  • Behaviour
    Though common in the pet trade, the strong bite of the tokay gecko makes it ill-suited for inexperienced keepers.
  • Article text
    The species is protected under Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meaning international trade (including in parts and derivatives) is subject to the CITES permitting system.
  • Introduction
    Tokay geckos are aggressive and capable of a strong bite, feed on insects and small vertebrates, and are assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN, though they are also listed on CITES Appendix II because of heavy trade.
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2. GBIF Species API
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3. Tokay Gecko (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q331213 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
  • Child Taxon Of: Gekko, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q132598 (Gekko)
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4. NatureServe Explorer: Gekko gecko
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)
Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "G5"
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