| Gekko nicobarensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Gekko |
| Species: | G. nicobarensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Gekko nicobarensis Das & Vijayakumar, 2009 | |
| Synonyms | |
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The Nicobar gliding gecko (Gekko nicobarensis) is a species of gecko. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands (India). [1]
Gekkonidae is the largest family of geckos, containing over 950 described species in 64 genera. Members of the Gekkonidae comprise many of the most widespread gecko species, including house geckos (Hemidactylus), tokay geckos (Gekko), day geckos (Phelsuma), mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus) and dtellas (Gehyra). Gekkonid geckos occur globally and are particularly species-rich in tropical areas.
Gekko is a genus of Southeast Asian geckos, commonly known as true geckos or calling geckos, in the family Gekkonidae. Although species such as Gekko gecko are very widespread and common, some species in the same genus have a very small range and are considered rare or endangered. Fossils, including Yantarogekko, date back to the Eocene.
Ptychozoon was a genus of arboreal geckos, endemic to Southeast Asia, known commonly as flying geckos, gliding geckos, or parachute geckos. They all are now placed in the genus Gekko in the family Gekkonidae. The biogeographic history of the genus Ptychozoon was deeply nested within that of the genus Gekko, the center of diversity of which is within Southeast Asia. Since dispersing into Southeast Asian rainforests, Pytochozoon, like other forest-dwelling vertebrates, adapted to facilitate gliding. All species in the genus Ptychozoon are characterized by cryptic coloration and elaborate webs surrounding the neck, limbs, trunk, and tail. These membranes help to conceal the gecko against trees. When the gecko leaps into the air, the flaps are used to generate lift and allow the gecko to control its fall. It can glide up to 200 feet. Also it does a swoop at the end of its glide to land softly. A similar adaptation is found in geckos of the genus Cosymbotus. There were thirteen described species in the genus Ptychozoon.
The golden gecko is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to Vietnam.
Gekko gecko, the tokay gecko, is a crepuscular arboreal gecko in the genus Gekko, the true geckos. It is native to Asia and some Pacific Islands.
Gekko smithii, commonly known as Smith's green-eyed gecko or the large forest gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to mainland Southeast Asia and Indonesia.
The Andaman giant gecko, also known commonly as the Andamanese giant gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is indigenous to the Andaman Islands
The lined gecko, also known as the Skunk Gecko due to his notable stripe down its back, is a species of gecko.
Gekko kuhli, commonly known as Kuhl's flying gecko or the common flying gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Asia.
Dasia nicobarensis, the Nicobar tree skink or Nicobar dasia, is a species of arboreal skink found in the Nicobar Islands of India.
Cyclosia papilionaris, Drury's jewel, is a moth in the family Zygaenidae. It was described by Dru Drury in 1773. It is found from Thailand to southern China. It is also found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The habitat consists of rainforests and humid deciduous forests at altitudes up to 1,000 meters.
Gekko monarchus, also called the spotted house gecko, is a species of gecko found in the Malay Peninsula, some smaller Malaysian islands, Borneo, the Philippines, many Indonesian islands including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and New Guinea.
Gekko hokouensis, also known as the Hokou gecko or Kwangsi gecko, is a species of gecko. It is found in eastern China, the Ryukyu Islands and Kyushu Island of Japan, and Taiwan.
Schlegel's Japanese gecko is a species of gecko. It is found in eastern China, Japan, and South Korea.
The Mindoro narrow-disked gecko is a species of gecko. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Reeves's tokay gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Asia.
The Siamese green-eyed gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Thailand.
Gekko intermedium, also known as the intermediate flying gecko or Philippine flying gecko, is a species of gecko. It is endemic to the Philippines.
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