Green tree gecko
A species of Green geckos, Also known as Elegant green gecko, Elegant gecko Scientific name : Naultinus elegans Genus : Green geckos
Green tree gecko, A species of Green geckos
Also known as:
Elegant green gecko, Elegant gecko
Scientific name: Naultinus elegans
Genus: Green geckos
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Description
The Auckland green gecko (Naultinus elegans) is a species of gecko found only in the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand, except north of Whangaroa. The Wellington green gecko, formerly considered a subspecies (together called common green gecko), is found in the southern half of the North Island and the two ranges do not overlap. Its length is up to 145Â mm, snout to vent.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Green tree gecko primarily subsists on a diet of live insects, with a strong preference for orthopterans such as grasshoppers and crickets. Seasonally, they consume native snails, augmenting their nutritional intake.
Appearance
Green tree gecko is a small, slender gecko with smooth, vibrant green skin, often with yellow or white spotting. It has a long, thin tail and spherical, lidless eyes with vertical pupils. Males are often brighter and more heavily spotted than females. Juveniles are similar but slightly paler in color.
Behavior
Green tree gecko are arboreal, predominantly nocturnal reptiles. Their specialized toe pads enable adept climbing of foliage. Males are territorial, defending small areas from rivals. They're solitary animals, generally pairing up only for mating. The species is ambush predators, patiently waiting for prey from a camouflaged position within the tree canopy.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Australasian geckos Genus
Green geckos Species
Green tree gecko 
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