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Kuroiwa's ground gecko
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kuroiwa's ground gecko (Goniurosaurus kuroiwae) (from Japanese: クロイワトカゲモドキ/黒岩蜥蜴擬), also known commonly as Kuroiwa's eyelid gecko, Kuroiwa's leopard gecko, the Okinawan ground gecko, the Ryukyu eyelid gecko, and the Tokashiki gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Eublepharidae. The species is endemic to the Okinawa Islands in the Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan.[1][2]
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Parasites
Kuroiwa's ground gecko is a common host for the parasite Cryptosporidium serpentis. This parasite is detrimental to the health of the gecko and causes severe gastrointestinal problems. Symptoms of a C. serpentis infection include: diarrhea, vomiting, and emaciation.[3]
Etymology
The specific name, kuroiwae, is in honor of T. Kuroiwa who was the collector of the holotype.[4]
Habitat
Kuroiwa's ground gecko occurs in subtropical forests in karst limestone areas at elevations below 450 m (1,480 ft).[1]
Behavior and diet
G. kuroiwae forages on small invertebrates in leaf litter at night.[1]
Reproduction
G. kuroiwae is oviparous.[1][2] Clutch size is one or two eggs, and an adult female may lay as many as three clutches per year.[1]
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