Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

Hong Kong Biodiversity Database

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.