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| subfamilia = [[Gekkoninae]]
| subfamilia = [[Gekkoninae]]
| genus = '''''Gekko'''''
| genus = '''''Gekko'''''
| genus_authority = [[Josephus Nicolaus Laurenti|Laurenti]], 1768
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision_ranks = Species
| subdivision = 32 recognized species, ''see article''.
| subdivision = 32 recognized species, ''see article''.

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Gekko
Gekko gecko
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Gekko

Laurenti, 1768
Species

32 recognized species, see article.

Gekko is a genus of colorful and diverse Southeast Asian geckos commonly known as true geckos or calling geckos. Although species such as the Tokay Gecko are very widespread and common, some species in the same genus have a very small range and are considered rare or endangered.

Classification of genus Gekko

References

  1. ^ "Gekko canaensis sp. nov. (Squamata: Gekkonidae), a new gecko from southern Vietnam" (Pdf) (Press release) (in English language). Zootaxa 2890: 53-64. 25 May 2011. {{cite press release}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  2. ^ Panitvong, N., Sumontha, M., Konlek, K., & Kunya, K. (2010). "Gekko lauhachindai sp. nov., a new cave-dwelling gecko (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) from central Thailand." Zootaxa. 2671: 40–52.

Data related to Gekko at Wikispecies Media related to Gekko at Wikimedia Commons