Crested Gecko
Crested gecko is a type of gecko found in southern New Caledonia. The species is nocturnal and spend the daytime sleeping. It is omnivore, also regarded as frugivorous. It is a very favored creature in the pet trade.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Gekkota |
| Infraorder | Pygopodomorpha |
| Family | Diplodactylidae |
| Genus | Correlophus |
| Scientific Name | Correlophus ciliatus |
| Other Names | New Caledonian Crested Gecko, Guichenot’s Giant Gecko, Eyelash Gecko |
| Size | Around 8 in |
| Weight | Around 35 g |
| Color | Various shades of grey, brown, orange, red or yellow with markings like spots, straight stripes or tiger-like stripes |
| Distribution | Southern province, New Caledonia |
| Habitat | Rainforests |
| Diet | Fruits, also insects |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes brumation |
| Predators | Little fire ant |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 2 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 2 to 5 months |
| Reproductive Age | Male: 9 to 12 months Female: 12 months |
| Average Lifespan | More than 20 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
Crested Gecko Pictures Gallery
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- Adult Crested Gecko
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- Baby Crested Gecko
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- Baby Crested Geckos
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- Black Crested Gecko
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- Correlophus Ciliatus
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- Crested Gecko Babies
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- Crested Gecko Baby
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- Crested Gecko Eating
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- Crested Gecko Eggs
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- Crested Gecko Habitat
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- Crested Gecko Pet
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- Crested Gecko Pictures
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- Crested Gecko Tail
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- Crested Gecko
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- Crested Geckos
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- Dalmation Crested Gecko
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- Eyelash Crested Gecko
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- Eyelash Gecko
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- Female Crested Gecko
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- Flame Crested Gecko
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- Gecko Crested
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- Guichenots Giant Gecko
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- Male Crested Gecko
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- New Caledonian Crested Gecko
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- Red Crested Gecko
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- The Crested Gecko
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- Tiger Crested Gecko
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- Yellow Crested Gecko
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- Crested Gecko Care
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- Crested Gecko Enclosure
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- Crested Gecko Setup
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- Crested Gecko Terrarium
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- Crested Gecko Cage
