Kuroiwa's Ground Gecko, Ryukyu Cave Gecko
Goniurosaurus kuroiwae kuroiwae (Namiye, 1912)
Distribution : Okinawajima, Sesokojima, Kourijima, Yagajishima, Iejima
This is the most easily observed Goniurosaurus in Japan, as it is distributed on the main island of Okinawa. In the main island of Okinawa, genetic differentiation has occurred between the northern and southern parts of the island, and differences in dorsal patterns are evident.