Scientific Name: Rhacodactylus ciliatus

The toes and the tip of the crested gecko's tail are covered in small hairs called setae; the hairs assist the gecko in climbing on most solid surfaces.

• Size: Length: 5 to 8 inches
• Diet: Fruit and other plant life
• Habitat: Terrestrial areas
• Range in the Wild: Native to Province Sud, New Caledonia; an island North of Australia

Conservation Status
Listed as Vulnerable. Major threats include loss of habitat and declining habitat quality.