Crested Gecko

About

How crested gecko lives

Crested geckos are tree-dwelling New Caledonian lizards with eyelash-like crests. Once thought lost, crested geckos were rediscovered in the 1990s. Rainforest animals often use bright color, unusual calls, or specialized diets in crowded ecosystems.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting crested gecko also depends on keeping rainforest, forest habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Once thought lost, crested geckos were rediscovered in the 1990s.
• Many reptiles conserve energy well and can remain still for long periods before a quick burst of movement.
• Rainforest animals often use bright color, unusual calls, or specialized diets in crowded ecosystems.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.