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Tokay Gecko
IntermediateTokay gecko
Largest gecko in Southeast Asia. Beautiful blue body with red spots, but notorious for aggressive biting. Distinctive call.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
25〜32℃
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
25-35cm
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Insects (crickets, dubia roaches)
About
The tokay gecko is a nocturnal arboreal gecko in the genus Gekko, the true geckos. It is native to Asia and some Pacific Islands.
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Basic Info
Origin
Asia and some Pacific Islands
Lifespan
10-15 years
Size
25-35cm
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Insects (crickets, dubia roaches)
Care Guide
Temperature
26-32°C
Humidity
60-80%
Enclosure
Tall vertical enclosure
Temperament
Bites hard — handling not recommended
Morphs (Varieties)
トッケイヤモリ(Gekko gecko)は近年デザイナーモルフ市場が成立。パターンレス系(パウダーブルー/オリーブ)・プラチナ・キャンディドット・キャラメルアルビノは劣性、リデュースドパターンとスーパーレッドは共優性。カリコ・リューシスティックは遺伝様式未証明のため省略。
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
PatternlessBlue-headed Green (Powder Blue)Olive PatternlessPlatinumCandy DotCaramel Albino
Incomplete dominant1 copy visual; 2 copies (super form) more pronounced.
Reduced PatternSuper Red
Other
CalicoLeucistic
Sources: Dakotah Blue Exotics Tokay Morph Guide / Gecko Time - Tokay (Gekko gecko)
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Tokay gecko (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms: Gekko aculeatus Houttuyn, 1782, Gekko annulatus Kuhl, 1820, Gekko guttatus Daudin, 1802, Gekko indicus (Girard, 1858), Gekko perlatus Houttuyn, 1782, Gekko tenuis (Hallowell, 1857)
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書II
トッケイヤモリ(Gekko gecko)は 2019年(CoP18)に附属書IIへ掲載。
Sources: CITES Checklist (Gekko gecko Appendix II; CoP18 2019)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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