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Wellington green gecko

A species of Green geckos, Also known as Barking gecko
Scientific name : Naultinus punctatus Genus : Green geckos

Wellington green gecko, A species of Green geckos
Also known as:
Barking gecko
Scientific name: Naultinus punctatus
Genus: Green geckos
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Wellington green gecko (Naultinus punctatus) Photo By pjd1 , used under CC0-1.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The Wellington green gecko (Naultinus punctatus) is a species of gecko found only in the southern half of the North Island of New Zealand. It was previously considered a subspecies of the Auckland green gecko, and together called the common green gecko.

General Info

Lifespan

15-20 years

Diet

Wellington green gecko relies heavily on a diet of invertebrates, primarily feeding on a diversity of insects. Adept at hunting, its preference for certain arachnids and orthopterans vividly displays its specialized predatory behavior.

Appearance

Wellington green gecko is a small-sized gecko with a thin, elongated body. Its skin, semi-translucent with a granular texture, predominantly displays a vivid green hue. Occasionally, scattered, yellowish punctate spots embellish its dorsal surface. The species does not exhibit notable differences in size or coloration due to age, gender, or subspecies. Its tapering tail and clawed limbs are characteristic features of its arboreal lifestyle.

Behavior

Wellington green gecko exhibit arboreal tendencies and are predominantly nocturnal, primarily coming out to forage during the night. Specialized in vertical climbing, these creatures show a distinctive head-bobbing behavior when disturbed. Known for their solitary nature, individual wellington green gecko fiercely defend their territories against intruders while maintaining a non-interactive approach with their kin. Their body colour effectively camouflages them within the bark of trees, contributing to their survival in the natural habitat.

Population

Decreasing
Wellington green gecko (Naultinus punctatus) Wellington green gecko (Naultinus punctatus) Photo By pjd1 , used under CC0-1.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Australasian geckos
Genus
Green geckos
Species
Wellington green gecko
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