Pacific gecko
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| Hoplodactylus pacificus Gray, 1842 |
The Pacific gecko or Pacific sticky-toed gecko, Hoplodactylus pacificus, is a species of gecko in the family Gekkonidae.
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[edit] Distribution
The Pacific gecko is endemic to New Zealand, found only on the North Island and offshore islands.
[edit] Habitat
Lives on the ground, but will climb trees. Found in a variety of habitats.
[edit] Description
The markings on this species may often be brighter and with greater contrast compared to the common gecko, Hoplodactylus maculatus.
Length is up to 95 mm, snout to vent.
[edit] Ecology
Nocturnal, hiding during the day, and rarely seen basking.
