Gekko shibatai
# Gekko shibatai

Gekko shibatai is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the Ryukyu Islands.

## Etymology

The specific name, shibatai, is in honor of Japanese herpetologist Yasuhiko Shibata.

## Geographic range

G. shibatai is found in the Tokara Group of the Ryukyu Islands. The type locality is Takarajima Island.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of G. shibatai, is forest.

## Description

G. shibatai lacks distinct preanal pores even in the adult male.

## Reproduction

G. shibatai is oviparous.

