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Hong Kong Biodiversity Database
Hong Kong Biodiversity Database
General
Conservation
Distribution
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References
General Information
Gekko gecko
Tokay Gecko
Animal Group:
Reptile
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Reptilia
Order:
Squamata
Family:
Gekkonidae
Conservation Status
Statutory Protection in Hong Kong
Listed in Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (
Cap. 586
)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Status
Least Concern
China Red Data Book Status
Endangered
Fellowes
et al.
(2002)
Regional Concern
Distribution
Distribution in Hong Kong
Distributed in rocky areas in Hong Kong. Some population are considered as escaped from snake shops.
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References
More on Reptile in HK
Karsen, S. J., Lau, M.W.N, & Bogadek, A. (1998).
Hong Kong Amphibians and Reptiles
(2nd Edition). Provisional Urban Council Hong Kong.