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Gargoyle gecko
The gargoyle gecko or New Caledonian bumpy gecko, ''Rhacodactylus auriculatus'', 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 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.
== Description ==
This reptile gets its common name from the cranial bumps that give the appearance of horns or ears; In fact, ''auriculatus'' is Latin for "ears" or "eared", depending on the case.〔http://www.wordsense.eu/auriculatus/〕〔http://www.rhac-shack.co.uk/the_other_rhacs_21.html〕 Other characteristics of this gecko include a thin prehensile tail which will regenerate if it drops off,〔http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Lizards/Gargoyle-Gecko/〕 as well as small toe pads. Although these geckos have to ability to grip vines, branches, and other obstacles, most do not have the ability to climb sheer surfaces, such as glass. As small as one inch long (from snout to vent) and weighing 3 grams at hatching, it reaches an average length of 7 to 9 inches and 60 to 70 grams in weight. They are considered a small to medium size gecko.
They occur in many colors, including varying shades of greys, browns, white, yellow, orange, and red, with varying patterns of blotches and striping. They are commonly captive bred for particular traits of pattern and color, like most captive geckos.
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