Gekko shibatai

Gekko shibatai is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the Ryukyu Islands.

Etymology

The specific name, shibatai, is in honor of Japanese herpetologist Yasuhiko Shibata.

Geographic range

G. shibatai is found in the Tokara Group of the Ryukyu Islands. The type locality is Takarajima Island.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of G. shibatai, is forest.

Description

G. shibatai lacks distinct preanal pores even in the adult male.

Reproduction

G. shibatai is oviparous.