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