Marlborough green gecko

Marlborough gecko
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Naultinus
Species: N. manukanus
Binomial name
Naultinus manukanus
(McCann, 1955)
Synonyms

Heteropholis manukanus

The Marlborough green gecko, also known as the Manuka Gecko,[1]Naultinus manukanus, is a small species of gecko endemic to New Zealand. It grows to a maximum of 70mm, and is green, with some individuals displaying gold markings. The underside of the gecko is a lighter green in females, and silvery in males. The holotype is in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.[2]

References

  1. ^ Tony Jewell, photos by Rod Morris, "Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand", New Holland, 2008
  2. ^ "Heteropholis manukanus McCann, 1955; holotype". Collections Online. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. http://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/objectdetails.aspx?oid=198390. Retrieved 17 July 2010.