Story: Mountains

Black-eyed gecko (3rd of 3)

Black-eyed gecko

The black-eyed gecko (Hoplodactylus kahutarae) is another unique inhabitant of the Kaikōuras. It lives above 1,300 metres.

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Photograph by Gregory H. Sherley

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Andy Dennis, 'Mountains - Alpine plants and animals', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/14322/black-eyed-gecko (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Andy Dennis, published 24 Sep 2007, updated 1 Feb 2017