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The crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus), also known commonly as the eyelash gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is native to southern New Caledonia . In 1866, the crested gecko was originally described by French zoologist Alphonse Guichenot .
The Diplodactylidae are a family in the suborder Gekkota (geckos), with over 150 species in 25 genera. [2] These geckos occur in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. [3] [4] Diplodactylids are the most ecologically diverse and widespread family of geckos in both Australia and New Caledonia, and are the only family of geckos found in New Zealand.
A crested gecko, Correlophus ciliatus, climbing up the vertical side of a terrarium. The feet of geckos have a number of specializations. Their surfaces can adhere to any type of material with the exception of Teflon (PTFE). This phenomenon can be explained with three elements: Foot structure; Structure of the material to which the foot adheres
A male Allison's anole (female all green) showing the long tail and climbing ability typical of anoles. Anoles vary in size. Males generally reach a larger size than females, but in a few species it is the other way around. [8]
Close-up of the New Caledonian giant gecko. R. leachianus is the largest extant gecko in the world [7] and is considered an example of island gigantism. R. leachianus of the Grande Terre localities are capable of growing 14–17 inches (360–430 mm) long, with a weight range between 250 and 500 grams. [6]
Common leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) the 20th century CE (uncertain for E. m. afghanicus) Pakistan, Afghanistan: pets Slight physical changes Somewhat common in captivity 3b Lacertilia: American bison (Bison bison) including subspecies wood bison (B. b. athabascae) the 20th century CE (uncertain for B. b. athabascae) North America
The common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) is a gecko native to South and Southeast Asia as well as Near Oceania. It is also known as the Asian house gecko, Pacific house gecko, wall gecko, house lizard, tiktiki, chipkali [3] or moon lizard. These geckos are nocturnal; hiding during the day and foraging for insects at night.
A head close-up of a marbled gecko (Christinus marmoratus). Note the pads on its feet. Adults reach an average (snout-vent) length of 50mm, and weigh about 2.5g. [8] C. marmoratus have fat reserves in their tails, [9] which can be disconnected from their body when threatened, to aid in escape. Tails take about eight months to regenerate.