Rhacodactylus auriculatus
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Scientific name: Rhacodactylus auriculatus
Distribution: New Caledonia, central and southern third of the Island. Habitat: Scrub-vegetation, open dry forest with a canopy height of 3-4 meters. Brief description: SVL 3.5 to 4.5 with an average length of 8 inches. Many color forms. Should be kept in 1.1 or 1.2 groups with plenty of space for each individual gecko. Carnivorous and frugivorous. |
Rhacodactylus leachianus
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Scientific name: Rhacodactylus leachianus
Distribution: New Caledonia, Grand Terre, Ile of Pines and many of the smaller offshore Islands. Habitat: River rainforest areas and arid regions of the southern part of the Island. Closed forest regions and residuary patches of rainforest. Brief description: Maindland form with a SVL of 7.8 to 9.6 with a total length of 17.0 inches. Offshore forms, SVL of 5.5 to 7.7 and a total length of 12.0 inches. Best kept in pairs. Mainly frugivorous, but will accept Small mammals, insects and birds. Pattern, variable. Very vocal. Largest of known living geckos. |
Mniarogecko chahoua
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Scientific name: Mniarogecko chahoua
Distribution: New Caledonia, northern, central, and southern part of the Island and Ile of Pines. Habitat: Rainforest, gallery and secondary forest habitats. Brief description: SVL 4.8 to 5.0 with a total length around 9.0 to 10.0 inches. Males with several females may be kept together. Carnivorous and frugivorous. |
Correlophus ciliatus
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Scientific name: Correlophus ciliatus
Distribution: New Caledonia, Ile of Pines. Habitat: Warm moist lowland rainforest. Occurs in the lower portion of the canopy on twigs and small sapplings. Brief description: SVL 4.2 to 4.2 with a total length of 7.0 to 8.0 inches. Color and pattern varies. Males can be kept with multiple females. Hardy captives. |
Correlophus sarasinorum
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Scientific name: Correlophus sarasinorum
Distribution: New Caledonia, southern part of the Island. Habitat: Isolated patches of primary forest. Found mainly on smooth bark tree species. Brief description: SVL of 3.6 to 4.8 and a total length of 10.0 inches. Pattern - plain light brown to a white collar, spotted form. Can be kept in harem groups. Carnivorous and frugivorous. |
Homopholis wahlbergi
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Scientific name: Homopholis wahlbergi
Distribution: East Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zululand, N. Province, and Botswana. Habitat: Coastal bush, mesic and arid savannah. Occurs in large dead trees. Brief description: SVL of 90-110 and a total lenght of 130 mm. large robust geckos that can deliver a strong bite. Lays 4 to 5 clutches a year and the eggs can take as long as 12 months to hatch. Insectivorous. |
Tarentola d. gigas
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Scientific name: Tarentola d. gigas
Ditstribution: Cape Verde Island Habitat: Dry rocky cliff faces and under large stones Brief description: SVL for males 14cm and 9-10 for females. Total length on males can be 18-19cm. Males are very chunky and vocal. Keep as pairs in large dry rocky vivariums. They need a hot spot of 95f and low humidity. Females lay two eggs, with three clutches per season. A long lived species. Insectivorous and frugivorous. |
Saltuarius salebrosus
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Scientific name: Saltuarius salebrosus
Distribution: Australia. Queensland. Habitat: Inhabits rocky outcrops in sandstone regions in humid areas or rainforest. Will use crevices on rock faces for retreats or dead bark on trees. Brief description: SVL of 14 cm. One of the largest gecko species to exist. A large arboreal gecko that sports a dark body color with various lighter grey skin tones. Tubercles and spines are large and distinctive on the whole body. A long lived animal. Will take three years for maturity. Pairs can be set up in a vertical vivarium with live plants, cork flats and tubes, and branches. Ambient temps are 79F day and 67 to 70F at night. They need a daily spray and must be fed 3-4 times per week appropriate size insects with good supplements. Females typically lay three cutches per season. One of the most impressive lizards to have in ones collection! |
Phyllurus amnicola
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Scientific name: Phyllurus amnicola
Distribution: Australia. Queensland. Mt. Elliot. Habitat: Utilizes granite boulders among vegetation. Will use crevices in rock formations and dead bark. Brief description: SVL of 11 to 12 cm. A beautiful medium size arboreal gecko. Both sexes have a pink body color with various dark and white bands on the tail. Pairs can be set up in a tropical vertical vivarium. Use good supplements and vary the diet. Females lay 2-4 clutches per season. A rewarding gecko to have! |
Phyllurus platurus
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Scientific name: Phyllurus platurus
Distribution: Australia, NSW. Restricted to the sandstones of NSW and the Blue Mountians. Habitat: Takes refuge in crevices and windblown sandstone caves. May come into human habitation. Brief description: SVL of 80 mm and a total length of 150mm. A gregarious species with many individuals of various ages that live in the same micro-habitat. Small groups may be setup in captivity, as long as there is plenty of space and hiding places. Should be kept cool. A daytime temperature should reach the high 70's. Nightime temps should be able to drop 15-20 degree's. High humidity is a must, but not wet. A two month cooling period is reccomended for breeding a females produce 2-3 clutches in a season. Very vocal and a pleasure to listen to when sprayed at! |
Strophurus c. ciliaris
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Scientific name: Strophurus c. ciliaris
Distribution: Australia, WA, to Queensland, south to NSW. Habitat: Widespread in various shrublands, spinifex deserts, and tropical woodland. Utilizes dead trees, rock outcrops, and vegetation for retreats. Brief description: SVL 89mm with a total length of 170mm. Coloration can vary with individuals from a slate grey to a light bronze body color. Spines are black, orange, or yellow. A spectacular lizard to work with! Can be kept as pairs or trios in a small dry vivarium with branches, cork flats, and rocks. Provide a hot spot of 90F with a night drop into the 70's. Females start breeding around April and can lay 5-6 clutches per season. Babies are small, but start growing quickly after the initial shed. Some specimens can host a large amount of orange or yellow and are very sought after. |
Strophurus teanicauda
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Scientific name: Strophurus teanicauda
Distribution: Australia, Queensland Habitat: Dry sclerophyll forest, woodlands, and present on Callitris pine trees. Brief description: SVL of 70 mm and a total length of 125mm. One of the most striking arboreal geckos in Australia. Adults have a light grey body color with scattered black spots and a golden/orange tail. May produce a a fluid from the tail for defense. May be kept as pairs. A heat source should be no higher than 85-90F locally. Otherwise, they are very cool tolerant. After a two month cooling period, females will produce 4-5 clutches in a season. There are various high pattern animals with some hosting the dorsal stripe from the tail tip all the way up the back near the back of the head. A must for gecko collections. |
Strophurus wellingtonae
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Scientific name: Strophurus wellingtonae
Distribution: Australia. Western Australia. The arid interior from Pilbara to the Goldfields region. Habitat: Mulga shrublands and woodlands on heavy reddish soils. Uses various hiding places as rocks, dead wood, and branches. Brief description: SVL 85mm to a total length of 170mm. Slate grey body color with various dark blotches. Red spines cover the body and tail. Still a rare gecko in captivity and seldom available. Limited. Pairs should be kept in a dry vivarium with branches and succulents. A hot spot should be provided during the day at 90F with a night time drop. Females lay 5-6 clutches per season. |
Strophurus s. spinigerus
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Scientific name: Strophurus s. spinigerus
Distribution: Australia. Western Australia Habitat: Dry to semi arid woodlands. Utilizes small trees, shrubs, and bushes. Brief description: SVL 7 to 8 cm. A medium size gecko with a light grey body and a black zig zag stripe with black spines. Iris is bright maroon surrounded by yellow. Pairs can be set up in an arid viviarium with plenty of branches for climbing. Use good UVB and supplements. Females will produce 4-6 clutches per season. A very impressive gecko! |
Strophurus intermedius
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Scientific name: Strophurus intermedius (Eastern form) Distribution: Australia. WA to SA to NSW to northern Victoria. Habitat: Aris shrublands and semi arid to Malli woodlands. Found in Spinifex, branches, hollow logs, and small trees. Brief description: SVL 6 to 7 cm. A medium size arboreal gecko with a light grey body with black markings and spines. Pairs or trios can be set up together in an arid vivarium. Use good UVB light with a hot spot of 95F. Diet is the usual fair and use good supplementation. Females lay 4-6 clutches per season. |
Strophurus assimilis
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Scientific name: Strophurus assimilis
Distribution: Western and South Australia Habitat: Arid shrublands with dead trees utilized as retreats Brief description: SVL 75-80 mm. A large Strophurus that is primarily grey with a zig zag dorsal row of low spines which are dull yellow. Pairs can be kept together in a dry to semi dry vivarium. Females lay 4-6 clutches/ |
