Step into the world of our green geckos and unlock the wonders of these extraordinary creatures
Usually a bright apple-green, this gecko may also be a bright yellow. It may be unmarked or have stripes, blotches or spots of yellow, pink or white. Inside the mouth is bright blue. It has excellent camouflage. This lizard is diurnal and arboreal, hunting and foraging mainly in trees and shrubs.
Most geckos will lose their tails if threatened. The tail is important for balance, grip and fat storage, so always take care not to hold any lizard by the tail. Once lost, although the lizard will recover and regrow its tail, it is a serious loss of resource.
A pregnant lizard is referred to as 'gravid', whether carrying eggs or live young.
Quick facts
Distribution:
Upper North Island of New Zealand, some Hauraki Gulf islands
Habitat:
Forest or scrub
Conservation Status:
Gradual Decline