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Ptychozoon kuhli Stejneger, 1902
| Family Name: | Gekkonidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Kuhl’s Gliding 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 mottled with brown, grey, white and black. A wide flap of skin along the sides, limbs and neck; tail with a fringe of lappets on the sides, ending in a large flap at the tip. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Inhabits forest, living on trees where it is well-camouflaged against the bark. This nocturnal animal feeds on insects and is capable of making glides over short distances with the large flaps of skin on its sides. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Distribution | In Singapore, known only from Pulau Tekong where it was first discovered in 2002. Occurs in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and Java. |
| Nature Areas | Pulau Tekong |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat degradation and possibly illegal collecting. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | The biology of this gliding gecko in the wild is poorly studied. It is sought after for the exotic pet trade. |
| 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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