Reptiles
Northland green gecko
Naultinus grayii
The Northland green gecko is one of New Zealand’s largest and most striking geckos, with brilliant green colouring often marked with spots. Unlike many geckos it is diurnal and active by day.
In short
The northland green gecko (Naultinus grayii) is a species with IUCN conservation status NT (Near threatened). It lives among shrubs, mānuka and dense vegetation of New Zealand’s far north, where the green colour camouflages it perfectly. Animals in Black offers a fine-art portrait of it on a black background, available as a print on Hahnemühle paper: request the print.
Habitat & conservation
Where does the northland green gecko live?
It lives among shrubs, mānuka and dense vegetation of New Zealand’s far north, where the green colour camouflages it perfectly. Like many New Zealand reptiles it gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs.
Is the northland green gecko endangered?
Rated Near Threatened (NT) by the IUCN Red List, with a decreasing population. The main threats are predation by introduced mammals, habitat loss, illegal collection for trade and wildfires.
Facts about the northland green gecko
- It is diurnal, unusual for a gecko.
- It gives birth to live young instead of laying eggs.
- Its bright green camouflages it among shrubs.
Data source: IUCN Red List — Naultinus grayii (Near Threatened) · IUCN SSC / Reptile Database
RED List
Conservation status codes
- EX Extinct No individuals survive.
- EW Extinct in the wild Survives only in captivity.
- CR Critically endangered Extremely high risk of extinction.
- EN Endangered Very high risk of extinction.
- VU Vulnerable High risk of extinction.
- NT Near threatened Likely to become threatened soon.
- LC Least concern Low risk of extinction.
- DD Data deficient Not enough data to assess.
- NE Not evaluated Not yet assessed by the IUCN.