




Rhacodactylus ciliatus
The Crested Gecko is a fun and colorful lizard with a fluffy crest on its head! They are friendly and love to climb around in trees and on rocks.
Hábitat: Forests
The Rhacodactylus ciliatus is a medium-sized gecko named for the distinctive fringed crests running over its eyes, resembling eyelashes, and down its back. Its skin can be smooth or textured, often showcasing earthy tones like brown, orange, and red, sometimes with white or yellow patterns, making it visually distinct from many other geckos.





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These geckos were thought extinct for over 100 years until rediscovered in 1994!
They are often called 'Eyelash Geckos' because of the crests above their eyes.
They use their tongues to taste the air around them, just like a snake!
Unlike many lizards, their tail will not grow back if it is dropped off!
Rhacodactylus ciliatus has specialized lamellae on its toes that helps them climb smooth surfaces like glass with incredible ease.
Rhacodactylus ciliatus can detach its tail when threatened, which helps them escape predators by distracting them.
Rhacodactylus ciliatus can lick its own eyeballs because it lacks eyelids, that helps them keep their eyes clean and moist.
Rhacodactylus ciliatus has a prehensile tail that helps them grip branches for stability and balance while climbing.
Crested Geckos are omnivores, munching on insects, fruit, and even nectar found in their forest home.
Corvus moneduloides
A native bird that preys on small geckos and other arboreal creatures.
Rhacodactylus leachianus
Larger geckos, like this one, may opportunistically prey on smaller geckos.
Gryllus bimaculatus
A common insect species that forms a primary part of its insect diet.
Ficus prolixa
Consumes the ripe fruits and nectar from these native New Caledonian trees.
Crestado describe a los animales que poseen un mechón prominente de plumas, pelo o piel en la cabeza.
Este rasgo identifica organismos cuya dieta incluye tanto materia vegetal como animal.
Los animales arborícolas viven principalmente en los árboles, utilizándolos como refugio, alimento y protección contra los depredadores.
Colorido describe a organismos u objetos que exhiben una amplia variedad de colores brillantes y distintivos.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos con una esperanza de vida excepcionalmente larga en comparación con otros de su especie.
Los animales nocturnos están principalmente activos durante la noche, y suelen descansar o dormir durante el día.
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10-13 cm
0.03-0.05 kg
10-20 años
Crested Geckos are omnivores, munching on insects, fruit, and even nectar found in their forest home.
Forests
Foraging
1-2
60-150 días
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