Verbreitung / Distribution: Japan (Ryukyu Archipelago), China (N Taiwan)
ssp. ishigakiensis: Japan (Miyako, Yaeyama)
ssp. miyakense: Japan (Loo Choo Islands)
ssp. xanthostoma: N Taiwan
Type locality:
“Amakarima” Island (= Kerama shima)
ssp. miyakense: Miyako, Loo Choo Islands, Japan
ssp. xanthostoma: Taipei Prefecture, Waishuangchi
Trivialname / Common name: E: Ryukyu Japalure, Okinawa Tree Lizard