Kuroiwa's ground gecko (Goniurosaurus kuroiwae) (from Japanese: クロイワトカゲモドキ/黒岩蜥蜴擬), also known commonly as Kuroiwa's eyelid gecko, Kuroiwa's leopard gecko, the Okinawan ground gecko, the Ryukyu eyelid gecko, and the Tokashiki gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Eublepharidae. The species is endemic to the Okinawa Islands in the Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan.

Parasites

Kuroiwa's ground gecko is a common host for the parasite Cryptosporidium serpentis. This parasite is detrimental to the health of the gecko and causes severe gastrointestinal problems. Symptoms of a C. serpentis infection include: diarrhea, vomiting, and emaciation.

Etymology

The specific name, kuroiwae, is in honor of T. Kuroiwa who was the collector of the holotype.

Habitat

Kuroiwa's ground gecko occurs in subtropical forests in karst limestone areas at elevations below 450 m.

Behavior and diet

G. kuroiwae forages on small invertebrates in leaf litter at night.

Reproduction

G. kuroiwae is oviparous. Clutch size is one or two eggs, and an adult female may lay as many as three clutches per year.