Distribution: North central and southeastern Iran, western Afghanistan, northwestern Pakistan and the eastern Arabian peninsula.

Habitat: Restricted to desert regions with sparse plant cover.

Brief description: SVL of 115 mm nd a total lenght of 175 mm. Bright yellow and orange coloration with two black stripes running down the back, make this gecko very appealing. Can be aggressive at times, but makes a hardy captive. Requires a 2 to 3 month cooling period. Mainly insectivorous.

Distribution: Northern Africa, Atlantic coast from Inezgane to Dakar, up to 20 km inland.

Habitat: Mostly coastal succulent associations with sandy soil, dunes, particularly where shelters are present. Moist shelters, under stones, camel-dung or at the base of plants.

Brief description: SVL of 64 mm and a total length of 100 mm. Many color and pattern forms exist. Females can reproduce up to 4 to 5 clutches in a season. Babies are small, but can be sexually mature at 9-12 months. Captive born is the way to go with this species, as wild caught's are very hard to acclimate. Insectivorous.

Distribution: Oman, middle east.

Habitat: Sandy, well drained soil, rock mixture and frequently utilizes plants as refuges and observation post's.

Brief description: SVL of 55 mm and a total length of 115 mm. Males are slightly larger than females. Tails are bright yellow underneath and severe as a communication device, as they tail-wave and arch in over their backs. Several females can be kept with one male in a large desert vivarium. Insectivorous.

Distribution: Tokunoshima Island, in the Ryuku Archipelago.

Habitat: Mountains coverd with tropical forests and rocky outcrops. Close to riverbanks, rice fields, trial sides, gardens, parks, and caves.

Brief description: SVL of 84 mm and a total length of 140 mm. Females are a bite larger than males. May have bright pink bands on thier backs and white rings on the tail. A very delicate gecko. Frequent spraying in the
vivarium is a must, as well as close attention to it'shealth. They can become dehydrated very quickly. Females usually lay three to four clutches in a season. Insectivorous.

Distribution: Iskand of Okinawajima, Kourijima, and Sesokojima, in the Ryukyu Archipleago.

Habitat: Same as for Goiniurosaurus K. splendens.

Breif description: SVL of 79 mm and a total length of 140 mm. Mainly a dark rich mauve/black coloration with bright red spots, stripes, and broken bands. Several females may be kept with one male, provided that there are plenty of hidding places. May lay up to three clutches in a season. A very delicate and secretive gecko. Insectivorous.

Distribution: Dang Cam village, Hoang Hoa Tham. Chi Linh, Hai Hung, Vietnam.

Habitat: Small canyons that are covered with evergreen and deciduous forest. High percentage of ferns and palms make up the foilage. Utilizes, bark, fallen trees, rocks, and caves as resting places.

Brief description: SVL of 102 mm and a total lenght of 170 mm. A dark rich chocolate color with four yellow bands. Also known as G. murphyi. More heavily built than other Goniurosaurus sp. Females may lay up to three clutches in a season. Requires a tropical vivarium. Insectivorous.

Distribution: Eastern Queensland, inculding Cape York Penninsula, to central western Queensland.

Habitat: Usually found in rocky habitats where it lives in crevices between larger out-crops or under larger slabs on a soil or sandy substrate.

Brief description: SVL of 122 mm with a very minute tail. Color varies from a dark burnt orange to a bright pumpkin orange. A very shy gecko that will retreat quickly. Can be aggresive at times. Eggs are some of the largest of terrestrial geckos. Easy to maintain in a dry vivarium. Insectivorous and carnivorous.