Botel gecko

The Botel gecko is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Orchid Island of Taiwan.

Etymology

The specific name, kikuchiii, is in honor of Yonetarō Kikuchi, who collected natural history specimens for the Taipei Museum.

Habitat

The preferred habitat of G. kikuchii is the coastal cliffs of the southern part of the island, flanked with shrubs and secondary forests. It can also penetrate into the forest habitat, but has low density there.

Reproduction

G. kikuchii is oviparous.

Conservation status

G. kikuchii is classified as "endangered" by the Taiwan Wildlife Conservation Act.