Gargoyle Gecko
Gargoyle gecko is a small to medium size species of gecko endemic to the island of New Caledonia. The species is nocturnal and arboreal.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Family | Gekkonidae |
Genus | Rhacodactylus |
Scientific Name | Rhacodactylus auriculatus |
Other Names | New Caledonian Bumpy Gecko |
Size | 7 – 9 in |
Weight | 60 – 70 g |
Color | Various shades of grays, browns, yellow, white, orange, and red with different patterns of blotches and stripes |
Distribution | New Caledonia |
Habitat | Scrub forests |
Diet | Insects, fruits |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 2 eggs |
Incubation Period | 2 to 3 months |
Reproductive Age | 15 to 18 months of age |
Average Lifespan | 15 to 20 years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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- Adult Gargoyle Gecko
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- Reticulated Gargoyle Gecko
- Striped Gargoyle Gecko
- White Gargoyle Gecko
- Red Gargoyle Gecko
- Gargoyle Gecko Lizard
- Gargoyle Gecko Setup
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- Gargoyle Gecko Eating
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