Gargoyle gecko (juvenile female)

Description:

This reptile gets its common name from the cranial bumps that give the appearance of horns or ears. Other characteristics of this gecko include thin toe pads and a thin prehensile tail which will regenerate if it drops off. As small as one inch long (from snout to vent) and weighing 3 grams at hatching, it reaches an average length of 8 to 9 inches and 60 to 70 grams in weight. They are considered a small to medium size gecko.

Habitat:

House pet. In the wild this species of gecko found only on the southern end of the island of New Caledonia. Its habitat is threatened by deforestation on the island. This gecko, along with several other Rhacodactylus species are being considered for protective measures by CITES, which would put restrictions on their exportation.

Notes:

Captive bred