Crested Gecko
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Crested Gecko
Correlophus ciliatus
The Crested Gecko is a cute lizard with a frilly crest on its head! It loves to jump and glide.
Habitat: Rainforests
Appearance
The Crested Gecko is recognized by its distinctive fringed crests running over its eyes and down its back. Its large eyes, often with vertical pupils, dominate its face. Colors vary widely, including shades of brown, red, orange, yellow, and cream, often with patterns.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassLepidosauriaOrderSquamataFamilyDiplodactylidaeGenusCorrelophus
Category
ReptilesRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Crested Geckos can jump impressive distances between branches in the forest!
Crested Geckos were thought extinct for over 100 years, until rediscovered in 1994!
These geckos often eat their own shed skin to recover valuable nutrients!
They can drop their tails to escape danger, but a regenerated tail looks different!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Climber
Crested Geckos can cling to smooth surfaces like glass thanks to millions of tiny hairs (setae) on their toe pads.
Ability
Prehensile Tail
Crested Geckos have a gripping tail that helps them balance and hold onto branches while climbing and jumping.
Ability
Eyeball Washer
Crested Geckos don't have eyelids; they lick their clear eye scales clean with their long tongues.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 10-25 cm
- Weight
- 0.03-0.06 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 1 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2
- Incubation
- 60-120 days
Diet & Feeding
They enjoy a varied diet of fruits and tiny insects found in their forest home.
Primary Foods
- Insects
- Spiders
- Nectar
- Pollen
- Soft Fruits
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Crested
Crested describes animals possessing a prominent tuft of feathers, hair, or skin on their head.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Gliding
Gliding animals move through the air by launching themselves and maintaining flight with specialized body structures, without flapping wings.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Rainforest
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
Regenerative
Regenerative organisms possess the ability to regrow lost or damaged body parts, tissues, or organs.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Eyed LizardNew Caledonian Gecko
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Crested Gecko?
10-25 cm
How much does Crested Gecko weigh?
0.03-0.06 kg
How long does Crested Gecko live?
15-20 years
How fast can Crested Gecko move?
1 km/h
What does Crested Gecko eat?
They enjoy a varied diet of fruits and tiny insects found in their forest home.
Where is Crested Gecko usually found?
Rainforests
How does Crested Gecko hunt?
Foraging
How many eggs does Crested Gecko lay?
2
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