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Kuroiwa’s Ground Gecko - Okinawa

Kuroiwa’s Ground Gecko is an endangered species found throughout Okinawa. This lizard is decreasing in numbers due to poaching, deforestation, and the threat of feral cats. The lizard is high valued in the illegal pet trade market and needs to protected.

 

Location: Onna village, Okinawa

Note- using light&Motion field setup with diffused flash.

Photography by Shawn M Miller

 

Read more about this endangered reptile. okinawanaturephotography.com/kuroiwas-ground-gecko-threat...

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Uploaded on May 6, 2016
Taken on May 5, 2016