Chinese Cave Gecko
Goniurosaurus luii
No proven Mendelian morphs; worked exclusively as wild-type and provenance bloodlines. Despite the name these are cool, humid, heat-sensitive forest geckos. Conservation-listed, so captive stock is managed for diversity and species preservation.
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OriginSouthern China (Guangxi) and extreme northern Vietnam (Cao Bang, Lang Son). Limestone karst forest along streams, 100 to 700 m
GroupEublepharidae
SizeAbout 9 in total length (max SVL about 4.7 in); one of the largest in the genus
CoatEyelid gecko with movable eyelids and no adhesive toe pads; cool, humid forest-floor and karst-crevice animal, not a desert species
LifespanAbout 10 years, up to 15 with good care
RecognitionNo hobby registry. IUCN Vulnerable; CITES Appendix II (international trade requires permits); Vietnam Red Data Book Vulnerable
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No proven Mendelian morphs; worked exclusively as wild-type and provenance bloodlines. Despite the name these are cool, humid, heat-sensitive forest geckos. Conservation-listed, so captive stock is managed for diversity and species preservation.
TL;DR
No proven Mendelian morphs; worked exclusively as wild-type and provenance bloodlines. Despite the name these are cool, humid, heat-sensitive forest geckos. Conservation-listed, so captive stock is managed for diversity and species preservation.
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