Crested Gecko
by Lindley Johnson
Title
Crested Gecko
Artist
Lindley Johnson
Medium
Photograph
Description
This is a crested gecko, also known as a New Caledonian crested gecko, Guichenot's giant gecko or eyelash gecko. The crested gecko has hair-like projections above the eyes, which are kind of like eyelashes. It has a wedge-shaped head and a crest that runs from each eye to the tail. They don't have eyelids and so they use their long tongues to moisten their eyes. The toes and the tip of the tail are covered in small hairs called setae. The setae help the gecko climb on most solid surfaces. They also use their tail to help them climb.
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November 19th, 2017
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