Gekko clan spread in South Asia and Southeast Asia, to the north up to Korea and Japan, to the east across the archipelago and the Philippines to the Solomon Islands and Santa Cruz in the Pacific.
Introduction.
Lizard-sized to large. Back skin covered by scales granular, mixed with a pimple rather large. Pupils upright oblong shape, with jagged edges. The radius of the front and rear legs fully grown, widened at the end, sometimes with a membrane in between the base of the fingers, claws (nails) contained in the outer radius, the bottom side of the finger with a series of adhesive pads (called scansor) are well developed and not split in (sharing). There is also a preanal pores or preano-femoral, and nodule post-anal.These animals are most active at dusk and at night, although the sound is sometimes heard calling during the day. Geckos live in the holes of trees in the forest or in the cracks of rocks or caves; but some species also adapt to humans and the environment are commensal. Gecko hunt for various insects and other invertebrates as food, although it also does not hesitate to prey on other vertebrates are smaller in size. Gecko females usually pulled out a pair of eggs, which are stored attaches a hole in the corner or wall. A place to store eggs is used repeatedly by the same gecko.
Species.
So far, there were 44 species that are considered valid :
Gekko albofasciolatusGekko athymus
Gekko auriverrucosus
Gekko badenii
Gekko canhi
Gekko carusadensis
Gekko chinensis
Gekko crombota
Gekko ernstkelleri
Gekko gecko
Gekko gigante
Gekko grossmanni
Gekko hokouensis
Gekko japonicus
Gekko kikuchii
Gekko lauhachindai
Gekko melli
Gekko mindorensis
Gekko monarchus
Gekko nuthaphandi
Gekko palawanensis
Gekko palmatus
Gekko petricolus
Gekko porosus
Gekko Romblon
Gekko rossi
Gekko russeltraini
Gekko scabridus
Gekko scientiadventura
Gekko shibatai
Gekko siamensis
Gekko similignum
Gekko smithii
Gekko swinhonis
Gekko taibaiensis
Gekko takouensis
Gekko tawaensis
Gekko taylori
Gekko verreauxi
Gekko vertebral
Gekko vietnamensis
Gekko vittatus
Gekko wenxiaensis
Gekko yakuensis
Gecko.
Or more simply Gecko gecko is a type of reptile that into the class of big lizard, tribal Gekkonidae. Gecko has a scientific name Gekko gecko (Linnaeus, 1758). Gecko term in everyday language usually refers to these animals. Meanwhile, in another language is referred to as a teapot reptiles or Tekek (Java.), Geckos (Sunda.), And tokay gecko or tucktoo (UK.).Identification.
Lizard large, big-headed. The total length of 340 mm, almost half is the tail.Dorsal (back side) rough, with many large nodule. Bluish gray to brown, with spots of red brick to orange. Ventral (stomach, lower body side) blue gray or yellowish vaginal discharge. Rounded tail, with six rows nodule; striped.
The radius of the front and rear legs fitted with suction pads called scansor, which is located on the underside of the finger. Pointless to cling on slippery surfaces. Thus, from the above fingers gecko appear to widen.
Ecology, behavior and deployment.
Geckos that are often found in trees in the yard and in houses, especially in rural and forest edges. Sound loud and distinctive territorial, Tokke ... tokkee ..., the basis mention of his name in a variety of languages.Gecko eat various insects, other smaller lizards, small rodents and birds may also be small. Like the other lizards, geckos actively hunt mainly at night. Sometimes gecko fell also to the ground to catch their prey. In the afternoon, gecko hiding in holes of wood, stone pit, or in between the roof of the house.
Gecko eggs in a limestone cave crevice.
Gecko attach their eggs, which usually amounts to a pair and each attaches, in the crevices of tree holes; stone cracks; or, if at home, behind a cupboard or under the roof. This nesting site also often used by some geckos together. The eggs hatch after two months.These animals are widespread from eastern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, through Myanmar, southern and eastern China, Thailand, Malay Peninsula and surrounding islands, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, Lombok, Flores, Timor, Aru and the Philippine Islands ,
Why Valuable Geckos expensive.
Gecko, reptiles whose voices often appear in homes, gardens, buildings, or even forest is now the price is more expensive. Four-footed gecko-like lizard was more often found in the home and is now more easily available in the market for various purposes.What makes gecko-priced? It was not because of his voice often sounds unexpectedly and repeatedly one period, but rather on the content of the gecko itself, which is automatic for use must be slaughtered or turned off.
House gecko or lizard Gekko gecko large Latin name known in some places as different, for example tekek or gecko, (Java), tokok (Sunda), and tokay gecko or tucktoo (UK).
Gecko has a large nodule on his back with a different color and it is one of the differentiator when compared to a small lizard. The color varies, from bluish gray to brown, with spots of red brick to orange.
The gecko belly color blue gray whitish or yellowish and the tail also has six rows nodule mottled. At the toes are suction pads so he can stick on walls or trees.
Gecko becomes expensive and sought after because it is said to cure people with HIV or AIDS. Deadly disease that attacks the body's immune system and there is no medical cure is capable of it. Therefore, the traditional ingredients of geckos believed to be the most efficacious herbs to it.
Part gecko tongue and blood reportedly contain substances that can fight the HIV virus. Gecko which has a property that is gecko weighs more than 3 ounces and alive.
Besides the tongue, bile gecko reportedly also efficacious for the treatment of people who have AIDS. News that makes people have to buy them at high prices in order to save his life.
Part bile geckos also contain anti-tumor compounds and cancer that can boost immunity.
As for since the days of the ancestors, the overall gecko meat can cure various diseases itch. Many people testified that itchy skin disease can be cured with gecko baked or fried.
Gecko prices vary depending on body weight and age gecko itself. Special location gecko sales in some regions, such as Jakarta, Batam, Banjarmasin, Makassar, Pontianak, Surabaya, Solo and other cities.
Jatinegara Market, Jakarta, there is also a livestock market that provides a wide variety of animals, and rare though, at a low price.
Price gecko weighing less than 1.5 ounces still in the range of Rp 200,000. However, when it is large, about 2 ounces, and is old, then the price could reach Rp 5 million.
If luck, then the seller can remove the gecko weighing more than 3 ounces or 4 ounces at a price of Rp 100 million. The price will be more expensive if it reaches one kilogram and purchased directly from buyers Korea, China, or Malaysia. Can cost more than Rp 200 million.
Giant gecko ever found in the interior of Borneo has a weight up to 64 kg and sold at a price of Rp 179 billion, was bought by businessman Korea through the Malaysia. Thank you for reading this article.
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