Wildlifeof China
Chinese Cave Gecko
Geckos
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Goniurosaurus hainanensis
China Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
Basic stats
Habitat
Rock formations and forest floors; nocturnal
Range
South-eastern Hainan, China (endemic)
Size
Over 23 cm at most; average about 22 cm
The Chinese cave gecko, Hainan cave gecko or Chinese leopard gecko (Goniurosaurus hainanensis) is a nocturnal gecko endemic to Hainan Island, China. It dwells on the sides of rock formations and forest floors and grows to about 22 cm, occasionally over 23 cm. (The Reptile Database; Wikipedia, general species account)
It has large red eyes, from maroon to crimson, with movable eyelids like the better-known leopard gecko. The exotic pet trade has reduced numbers since the early 2000s and could eventually threaten the species, though the population is reported to have stabilised in recent years. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Chinese Cave Gecko live in?
- Rock formations and forest floors; nocturnal
- Where is the Chinese Cave Gecko found?
- South-eastern Hainan, China (endemic)
- How big is the Chinese Cave Gecko?
- Over 23 cm at most; average about 22 cm