Auckland Green Gecko
Shown here in black and white – this is an Auckland Green Gecko (Naultinus elegans elegans), on display at the Arataki Visitor Centre. They are part of the native fauna of the Waitakeres, but I have yet to sight one in the wild, even though I live in the midst of kanuka trees, one of their favourite haunts.
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An eeerie but fascinating little creature. It looks pre-historic.
Wow!!! Interesting capture!
Great photo, and a perfect edit to b&w!
Well done!
I remember Geckos from living in Malaya, probably not green ones. My father used to throw rolled up socks at them – no TV then.
Great shot! Love all the detail of the skin.
Brilliant shot! Wonderful details!