Leachie Gecko (New Caledonian Giant Gecko)
Leachie gecko is a type of large gecko found only in New Caledonia. It is the largest surviving gecko in the world. The species is arboreal and nocturnal, but may also bask in the sun during the day. The gecko is omnivorous.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Sauria |
| Infraorder | Gekkota |
| Family | Diplodactylidae |
| Genus | Rhacodactylus |
| Scientific Name | Rhacodactylus leachianus |
| Other Names | Leach’s Giant Gecko |
| Size | Around 14 in |
| Color | Shades of spotted green, gray and brown |
| Distribution | New Caledonia |
| Habitat | Tree hollows |
| Diet | Insects, spiders, small vertebrates, fruit, sap, nectar |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 2 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 45 to 150 days in captivity |
| Reproductive Age | At least 3 years in captivity |
| Average Lifespan | More than 15 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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