Gekko kuhli
species of reptile
Gekko kuhli, commonly known as Kuhl's flying gecko, Kuhl's parachute gecko, or the gliding gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is found in Southeast Asia.
Etymology
The specific name, kuhli, is in honor of German zoologist Heinrich Kuhl.
Description
G. kuhli has adaptations to its skin, including flaps on either side of its body, webbed feet, and a flattened tail to allow it to glide over short distances. This gecko has a remarkable camouflage. The flaps of skin along its sides help it blend with tree bark. Often, its eyes are the only way to distinguish it from its surroundings. This use of camouflage by G. kuhli has caused need for some other adaptions to protect it from the increased UV exposure. Despite being nocturnal, it is considered heliothermic because of the extended sun exposure it receives while resting during the day. This increased UV exposure has led to the adaption of pigmented internal organs to protect the lizard's more important organs from UV damage.
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