Gekko monarchus is one of two species of Gekko known to occur in the Philippines with a distribution extending across a broader region in Southeast Asia. The other species is the widespread, invasive gecko, Gekko gecko. This distribution outside the Philippines differentiates this species from the ten currently recognized, endemic species of Gekko in the Philippines. Historically, Gekko monarchus was recognized to occur more broadly in the Philippines (Brown and Alcala, 1978); however, recent studies indicate that this species only occurs on the island of Palawan in the western Philippines (Brown et al., 2008, 2009; Linkem et al., 2010). Future investigations focused on this species may reveal that Gekko monarchus represents a complex of morphologically similar, but unique, species. Gekko monarchus is currently recognized to occur throughout Southern Thailand (Narathiwar, Phang Nga), Malaysia, Pulau Tioman, Johor, the Philippines (Palawan and possibly the Calamian Islands), Singapore, Kei islands, Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Nias, Ambon, Ceram, Irian Jaya), and Papua New Guinea.
Recent studies and increased survey efforts throughout the Philippines have resulted in a dramatic increase in the diversity of gekkonid lizards in the country. The archipelago is now known to support ten genera and at least 48 described species in the genera Cyrtodactylus (9 species), Gekko (12–13), Gehyra (1), Hemidactylus (5; including platyurus, a species formerly assigned to Cosymbotus), Hemiphyllodactylus (2), Lepidodactylus (6), Luperosaurus (8), Pseudogekko (4), and Ptychozoon (1) (Taylor, 1922a,b; Brown and Alcala, 1978; Brown and Diesmos, 2000; Brown et al., 1997, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2009, in press; Gaulke et al., 2007; Linkem et al., 2010; Welton et al., 2009, 2010a, b; Zug, 2010).
Ten species of Gekko are considered endemic to the archipelago (Brown et al., 2009; Linkem et al., 2010) and two additional species with broad geographic distributions (G. gecko, G. monarchus) are also known from the country (Taylor, 1922a, b; Brown and Alcala, 1978; Ota et al., 1989). The ten endemic Philippine species are G. athymus, G. carusadensis, G. crombota, G. ernstkelleri, G. gigante, G. mindorensis, G. palawanensis, G. porosus, G. romblon, and G. rossi. These species represent a considerable range in body size, general appearance, and ecological attributes, but all possess the following combination of morphological traits: (1) body size moderate, with relatively long, slender limbs; (2) near complete absence of interdigital webbing or cutaneous body expansions; (3) dorsal tubercles arranged in longitudinal rows on the dorsum (except for G. athymus, in which dorsal tuberculation is absent); (4) scales of dorsum between tubercle rows minute, non-imbricate; (5) scales of venter enlarged, imbricate, flat; (6) differentiated postmentals elongate; and (7) subcaudals enlarged, plate-like (Brown and Alcala, 1978; Brown et al., 2007, 2008, 2009).
Gekko monarchus can be distinguished from congeners by the following combination of characters (1) medium body size (SVL 56.2–80.7 mm for adult males; 40.6–69.7 for females); (2) vertebral coloration with dark transverse spot rows; (3) supralabials 11–13; (4) preanofemorals 31–40; (5) Toe IV scansors 13–15; (6) internasals contacting rostral 1 or 2; (7) scales contacting nostril 5; (8) midbody ventral scales 38–44; (9) midbody dorsal scales 96–112; (10) midbody tubercle rows 16–20; (11) vertebral tubercles in axilla–groin distance 18–23; (12) paravertebral scales in axilla–groin distance 171–203; (13) ventral scales in axilla–groin distance 57–61.
Gekko monarchus is currently recognized to occur throughout Southern Thailand (Narathiwar, Phang Nga), Malaysia, Pulau Tioman, Johor, the Philippines (Palawan and possibly the Calamian Islands), Singapore, Kei islands, Indonesia (Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Nias, Ambon, Ceram, Irian Jaya), and Papua New Guinea.
Traditionally, Gekko monarchus has been confused with the morphologically similar species G. mindorensis. Both species often have banded morphologies, and scale and pore counts, as well as coloration and other diagnostic features are often needed to tell these species apart. They are not known to occur sympatrically, which aids in species identification in the wild.
SVL 56.2–80.7 mm for adult males; 40.6–69.7 for females
Amboine (= Ambon, Indonesia)
Gekko monarchus, also called the spotted house gecko, is a species of gecko found in the Malay Peninsula (including southern Thailand and Singapore), some smaller Malaysian islands, Borneo (Brunei, East Malaysia and Kalimantan), the Philippines, many Indonesian islands including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and New Guinea (Irian Jaya and Papua New Guinea).[1][2]
Gekko monarchus, also called the spotted house gecko, is a species of gecko found in the Malay Peninsula (including southern Thailand and Singapore), some smaller Malaysian islands, Borneo (Brunei, East Malaysia and Kalimantan), the Philippines, many Indonesian islands including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and New Guinea (Irian Jaya and Papua New Guinea).
Gekko monarchus Gekko generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Gekkonidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Gekko monarchus Gekko generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Gekkonidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Gekko monarchus est une espèce de geckos de la famille des Gekkonidae[1].
Cette espèce se rencontre en Thaïlande, en Malaisie, à Singapour, aux Philippines en Indonésie et en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée[1].
Les œufs incubent entre trois et six mois selon les conditions.
Gekko monarchus est une espèce de geckos de la famille des Gekkonidae.
Tokek berbintik (Gekko monarchus) adalah sejenis tokek yang hidup dan tinggal di tepi hutan, kebun, atau pekarangan rumah. Dalam bahasa Inggris dikenal sebagai Spotted House Gecko atau Warty House Gecko. Tokek berbintik menyebar mulai dari Thailand selatan, Semenanjung Malaya, Sumatra (termasuk Simeulue dan Kepulauan Mentawai), Kalimantan (termasuk Brunei, Serawak dan Sabah), Jawa (termasuk Madura), Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua, dan sebagian besar Filipina.[2]
Panjang tubuh maksimum mencapai 0,10 meter (102 mm) dari ujung moncong hingga ujung ekor. Panjang ekor maksimum 125 mm. Tekstur kulit kasar. Punggung (dorsal) berwarna kelabu kecoklatan atau agak krem, dengan 16-17 bintik-nitik hitam dan keputihan berderet di punggung dari atas kepala hingga bagian tengah ekor.[2][3] Di kepala bagian belakang, terdapat pola mirip huruf-W hitam. Mata berwarna keemasan atau kekuningan. Sisi bawah tubuh (ventral) berwarna keputih-putihan. Bagian ekor dihiasi dengan deretan bintik-bintik seperti duri yang membentuk cincin-cincin beraturan.[3]Untuk tokek yang baru menetas berwarna cokelat gelap berbintik-bintik pucat.[3] Kepala bentuk segitiga, seperti betuk kepala golongan tokek pada umumnya.[4][3] Ujung-ujung jari melebar, pangkalnya berselaput (sedikit berselaput di antara jari keempat dan kelima[2]. Telapak kaki dilengkapi dengan bantalan perekat yang memungkinkannya untuk menahan tubuh agar tidak jatuh ketika memanjat atau menepel pada langit-langit.[3]
Tokek ini seringnya ditemukan di pepohonan di tepi hutan, kebun, atau pekarangan rumah, di dataran rendah hingga ketinggian 1.500 meter. Tokek ini hidup berpasangan dan jarang berkelompok. Aktif pada malam hari (nokturnal). Tokek ini sangat pemalu dan biasanya akan menghidar dan berlindung ketika ada yang mengganggunya.[3] Hewan ini memangsa aneka jenis serangga dan invertebrata lain[2].
Tokek berbintik mengeluarkan 2 butir setiap kali bertelur, dan dilekatkan di dinding lubang atau celah, biasanya di pohon atau batang kayu. Terkadang dijumpai pula ‘sarang’ bersama, dimana lebih dari seekor tokek berbinti betina menggunakannya dengan banyak telur hingga lebih dari 50 butir. Telur akan menetas setelah 120 hari. Tokek anakan yang menetas berukuran antara 25-30 mm. Namun dari semua bayi tokek, hanya sedikit yang mampu bertahan hidup.[2]
Tokek berbintik (Gekko monarchus) adalah sejenis tokek yang hidup dan tinggal di tepi hutan, kebun, atau pekarangan rumah. Dalam bahasa Inggris dikenal sebagai Spotted House Gecko atau Warty House Gecko. Tokek berbintik menyebar mulai dari Thailand selatan, Semenanjung Malaya, Sumatra (termasuk Simeulue dan Kepulauan Mentawai), Kalimantan (termasuk Brunei, Serawak dan Sabah), Jawa (termasuk Madura), Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua, dan sebagian besar Filipina.
Gekko monarchus là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Gekkonidae. Loài này được Schlegel mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1836.[1]
Gekko monarchus là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Gekkonidae. Loài này được Schlegel mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1836.
모나크도마뱀붙이(Gekko monarchus)는 스팟티드 하우스 게코(spotted house gecko)라고도 불리며, 보르네오, 필리핀 군도, 수마트라섬, 자와섬, 뉴기니섬 등의 인도네시아 지역, 태국 남부, 싱가포르 등의 말레이 반도, 말레이시아의 작은 섬들에 서식하는 도마뱀붙이류의 일종이다.[1][2]
모나크도마뱀붙이(Gekko monarchus)는 스팟티드 하우스 게코(spotted house gecko)라고도 불리며, 보르네오, 필리핀 군도, 수마트라섬, 자와섬, 뉴기니섬 등의 인도네시아 지역, 태국 남부, 싱가포르 등의 말레이 반도, 말레이시아의 작은 섬들에 서식하는 도마뱀붙이류의 일종이다.