West Coast green gecko

West Coast green gecko
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Gekkonidae
Genus:	Naultinus
Species:	N. tuberculatus
Binomial name
Naultinus tuberculatus (McCann, 1955)

Naultinus tuberculatus, the West Coast green gecko or warty tree gecko, is a species of the family Gekkonidae (gecko).

Distribution

The West Coast green gecko is endemic to New Zealand, found only at Lewis Pass, Rahu, Reefton, and northern Westland, in the South Island.

Habitat

Scrubland and forested areas, occupying the canopy area of manuka and kanuka in particular.

Description

This gecko has a "mossy" appearance due to the complex patterns of white and yellow shades on the background green coloration of the body. The mouth lining is blue, and the tongue is an orange-pink. The toes, which are yellow or yellowish-green, are narrow and tapering. There is usually a small spot of bright yellow at the corners of the mouth.

Length can reach 85 mm, snout to vent.

Ecology

This gecko is diurnal and arboreal. Young are born between March and May, and have more conspicuous markings than the adults.

Reproduction is viviparous.

References

• New Zealand Herpetological Society
• Gekkonid Research Org

External links

• Photo

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