West Coast green gecko
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| Naultinus tuberculatus Robb, 1986 |
The West Coast green gecko or warty tree gecko, Naultinus tuberculatus, is a gecko of the family Gekkonidae.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] Habitat
Scrubland and forested areas, occupying the canopy area of manuka and kanuka in particular.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
