Английская Википедия:Gekko hokouensis

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Gekko hokouensis, also known as the Hokou gecko or Kwangsi gecko,[1] is a species of gecko.

Taxonomy

The species was first described by the American herpetologist Clifford H. Pope in 1928 as subspecies Gekko japonicus hokouensis.[2] Gekko hokouensis belongs to the subgenus Japonigecko. The species is currently defined morphologically and may include genetically divergent populations.[3] There are no subspecies recognized for Gekko hokouensis.[2]

Geographic range

It is found in eastern China, the Ryukyu Islands and Kyushu Island of Japan, and Taiwan.[2] Due to its large distribution the IUCN lists the species as least concern. In some areas the invasive Hemidactylus frenatus might pose a threat.[3]

Beavior

The gecko is nocturnal and preys mostly on insects.[3]

References

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  1. Not to be confused with Gekko kwangsiensis
  2. 2,0 2,1 2,2 Шаблон:NRDB species
  3. 3,0 3,1 3,2 Ошибка цитирования Неверный тег <ref>; для сносок iucn status 18 November 2021 не указан текст