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.
Comment by Gemma Wiseman — April 26, 2014 @ 3:16 pm
Wow!!! Interesting capture!
Comment by TheChieftess — April 26, 2014 @ 6:54 pm
Great photo, and a perfect edit to b&w!
Well done!
Comment by HansHB — April 26, 2014 @ 7:16 pm
I remember Geckos from living in Malaya, probably not green ones. My father used to throw rolled up socks at them – no TV then.
Comment by John — April 27, 2014 @ 3:38 am
Great shot! Love all the detail of the skin.
Comment by Dragonstar — April 27, 2014 @ 7:08 am
Brilliant shot! Wonderful details!
Comment by LonettA — April 27, 2014 @ 9:22 pm