Species information
Scientific name: Goniurosaurus kuroiwae
Japanese name: クロイワトカゲモドキ
Chinese name: 黑岩氏瞼虎
English name: Kuroiwa's ground gecko
Origin: South-central Okinawajima, Iejima, Sesokojima, and Yagajijima
Ecology and description
This species is distributed south of the Nago region on Okinawajima. The back typically has a distinct central longitudinal stripe, while lateral bands are usually absent or incomplete. There is significant variation in dorsal patterns among different populations and individuals. In the vicinity of Ogimi, it may overlap or hybridize with Yambaru ground gecko (G. nebulozonatus).
Field photographs taken during our tours, with observation dates
