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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April 26, 2014 at 3:16 pm
An eeerie but fascinating little creature. It looks pre-historic.
April 26, 2014 at 6:54 pm
Wow!!! Interesting capture!
April 26, 2014 at 7:16 pm
Great photo, and a perfect edit to b&w!
Well done!
April 27, 2014 at 3:38 am
I remember Geckos from living in Malaya, probably not green ones. My father used to throw rolled up socks at them – no TV then.
April 27, 2014 at 7:08 am
Great shot! Love all the detail of the skin.
April 27, 2014 at 9:22 pm
Brilliant shot! Wonderful details!