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Gekko smithii (Gray, 1842)
| Family Name: | Gekkonidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Large Forest Gecko, Stentor Gecko |
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Description
| Description | Skin thin with small non-overlapping scales. Eyes large and without eyelids. Digits expanded into adhesive pads. Body and head robust with warts over the back; greyish-brown above with darker coloured bars and whitish blotches; eyes distinctly green. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Inhabits mature forest where it is found on the trunks of large trees, but sometimes venturing into buildings. It is nocturnal and feeds on insects and other small animals. This secretive lizard has a loud barking call and is more often heard than seen. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | In Singapore, known only from the Central Nature Reserves. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat degradation and possibly illegal collecting. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Unknown. Has limited appeal as a terrarium pet. |
| Conservation Notes | Habitat protection, strict policing against illegal collection. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Critically Endangered (CR) [2008] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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