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Gargoyle Gecko
BeginnerRhacodactylus auriculatus
Popular arboreal gecko after crested geckos. Distinctive head bumps. Can be fed commercial diet and can regenerate tails.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
25〜32℃
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
17-22cm
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Commercial gecko diet (Repashy) + insects
About
The gargoyle gecko, knob-headed giant gecko, New Caledonia bumpy gecko, or New Caledonian bumpy gecko is a species of gecko found only on the southern end of the island of New Caledonia. Its habitat is threatened by deforestation on the island. This species of gecko is the smallest of the six recognized species in its genus where they often reach about 125 mm in size. This gecko, along with several other Rhacodactylus species are being considered for protective measures by CITES, which would put restrictions on their exportation. This gecko was first described by Bavay in 1869.
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Lifespan of the Gargoyle Gecko
The Gargoyle Gecko lives 15-20 years.
Size of the Gargoyle Gecko
The Gargoyle Gecko grows to 17-22cm.
Basic Info
Origin
southern New Caledonia
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
17-22cm
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Morphs (Varieties)
Gargoyle gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus) lines are not single-gene morphs but are produced through polygenic traits and selective line-breeding. Patterns such as reticulation, stripes, and blotches, as well as colors such as red, orange, and white, show continuous distribution and can be predicted by lineage.
PolygenicContinuous trait from multiple genes; intensified by selective breeding.
ReticulatedStripedBlotched
Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.
RedOrangeWhite (Black & White)
Sources: Gecko Time - Rhacodactylus auriculatus: An Overview / Gargoyle Queen Reptiles - Gargoyle Gecko Morphotypes
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Rhacodactylus auriculatus (Bavay, 1869)
Synonyms: Gecko ceratolophus Boring et al., 1949, Platydactylus auriculatus Bavay, 1869
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Checklist (not listed)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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