Kay Gecko (Gekko gecko) in Bali Province, Indonesia

Abstract

The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is known to be one of the species that plays an important role in the ecosystem, especially in controlling pest populations (locusts, mosquitoes, crickets and moths). Tokay geckos also have a high need for medical care purposes and pets. verexploitation and territorial conversion affect tokay gecko populations. this research to conduct a survey and extrapolation of the gecko population in Bali province. The survey was done through a visual survey of dating with three different methods; face-to-face video interview and meeting (IDVE), direct eye contact (DVE) and habitat survey (HS). The survey was conducted in nine districts in Bali from December 2021 to January 2022 with a total of 20 survey points. The total sample area for this study is 56.84 hectare (ha) with 842 individuals of tokay geckos were recorded during the survey. Out of a total of 578,006 hectares area of ​​the province of Bali, about 54% of the total area is a potential area for tokay gecko habitat. The estimated number of tokay geckos in Bali province from this study is 4 million individuals. Result habitat preferences of tokay geckos in Bali province in this study are valuable baseline data for policy producer in determining tokay gecko catch quota.