The crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus), also known commonly as the eyelash gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is native to southern New Caledonia. In 1866, the crested gecko was originally described by French zoologist Alphonse Guichenot.

2017年4月25日 · Crested geckos are an arboreal species of gecko native to New Caledonia, a group of islands between Fiji and Australia. They are most common on the islands Grande Terre and Isle of Pines. They get their name from the eyelash-like crests on their heads, which also make them incredibly cute!

2021年5月27日 · Crested geckos (Correlophus ciliatus or Rhacodactylus ciliatus) are native to the jungles of southern New Caledonia. In the wild, these New Caledonian geckos frequent bushes or small trees no more than ten feet off the ground.

2023年8月2日 · The Crested Gecko (Correlophus ciliatus) is a type of gecko native to the islands of New Caledonia. This unique species is also known as the Eyelash Gecko because of the small spines above their eyes that look just like eyelashes!

The Crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus) is a species of lizard native to southern New Caledonia. In 1866, it was described by a French zoologist named Alphonse Guichenot. This species was thought extinct until it was rediscovered in 1994 during an expedition led by Robert Seipp.

Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus) are native to the islands of New Caledonia in the southern Pacific Ocean. These Crested Geckos, or Eyelash geckos, get their common names from the distinctive rows of spikes that run over their eyes and down the sides of their heads.

2024年5月27日 · The crested gecko’s scientific name is Correlophus ciliatus, with Rhacodactylus ciliatus being a synonym. Ciliatus comes from the Latin word cilia and means fringe or eyelashes. It describes the crest over the lizard’s eyes that runs down its back.

Crested Geckos, also known as Correlophus ciliatus, are native to New Caledonia, an archipelago east of Australia. Crested Geckos are nocturnal and considered to be semi-arboreal, which means they will spend a good amount of their time in trees but also explore closer to the ground for food and shelter during the day.

Scientific name: Correlophus ciliatus (previously Rhacodactylus ciliatus) Country: New Caledonia. Captive-bred: Yes. Adult size: 20cm (8") Natural habitat: Forest habitats favouring dense foliage. Housing: Vertical enclosures (90cm/3ft tall minimum) Ideal temperature: 28°C (82°F) (warm end); 22°C (72°F) (cool end) UVI: 1-2

Meet the crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus) including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, breeding and behavior.