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.
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