Identifcation?

nid_queen · #1 11-06-2009, 08:24 AM

Hi guys!

I m new to this forum but have read for a few months so i thought i would take the plunge and sign up at last!

I would like some clarifcation on which genus and locality my cave gecko is i think that its a G.Hainanensis but would like some other opinions. It was only labeled up as 'cave gecko' when i bought her and and after being after any cave gecko i pounced on the oppotunity to get one. so please can you tell me if i', right in thinking its the Hainanensis?

geckomaster · #2 11-06-2009, 12:20 PM

I'd say you were correct in you assumption of hainanensis (and a very pretty one at that). There is some confusion between hainanensis and lichtenfelderi, but 95% of animals out there are hainanensis and those breeding true lichtenfelderi will usually label them thus (plus the loop at the neck and the lighter coloration pretty much seals the deal as well in my opinion). Check out Markus's page at ms.goniurosaurus.de as he has some great examples and descriptions of each as well as the other species. He also has photos of lowland and highland hainanensis to give a broader definition. Congrats on getting a great looking gecko and I hope you find more!

nid_queen · #3 11-06-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by geckomaster

I'd say you were correct in you assumption of hainanensis (and a very pretty one at that). There is some confusion between hainanensis and lichtenfelderi, but 95% of animals out there are hainanensis and those breeding true lichtenfelderi will usually label them thus (plus the loop at the neck and the lighter coloration pretty much seals the deal as well in my opinion). Check out Markus's page at ms.goniurosaurus.de as he has some great examples and descriptions of each as well as the other species. He also has photos of lowland and highland hainanensis to give a broader definition. Congrats on getting a great looking gecko and I hope you find more!

Thanks that's very helpful! She is an absolute stunner I really wouldn't mind getting another couple to try and breed to be honest but they don't appear very often in the uk

also went on the site after browsing the forum on my lunch today and I wish I had found it sooner! That's by far the best cave site out there! There isn't many places with all the G. On it with as much info and pictures out there!
Out of collection of reptiles she is by far the prettiest and all round wow factor!
I will try to go to Hamm next year so fingers crossed for then!

geckomaster · #4 11-07-2009, 07:51 AM

Don't forget to check out CaveGeckoForums.com as that's a site devoted strictly to those of us who keep and breed cave geckos and would love to see pics of your new gecko