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Basic information

Goniurosaurus kuroiwae

Kuroiwa's eyelid gecko

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyEyelid geckos
GenusCave geckos
Czech name
Gekončík japonský
English name
Kuroiwa's eyelid gecko
Alternative names
Kuroiwa's Ground Gecko, Kuroiwa’s Leopard Gecko, Okinawa-Krallengecko, Okinawan Ground Gecko, Ryuku Eyelid Gecko, Ryukyu Eyelid Gecko, Tokashiki Gecko
Synonyms
Gymnodactylus albofasciatus kuroiwae
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest
Microhabitat
Arboreal, Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 100 mm
Body mass
max 20.4 g
Offspring SVL
max 34 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 9.4 years
Activity
Nocturnal
Foraging mode
Active
Body temperature
25.5–26.4 °C
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
1–1.7 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
2–2 individuals
Clutches per year
3–4 × per year
Sex determination
Temperature-dependent sex determination
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase