DSC_4833 Northern striped gecko (Toropuku inexpectatus) male, showing characteristic pink mouth with orange around teeth. Only a dozen or so individuals have so far been found of this rare and elusive gecko. They are extremely cryptic in the wild, and if disturbed, can make a 'catapaulting' leap from danger in a remarkable display of agility and power. The Southern striped gecko, and the Matapia gecko are also agile leapers. Coromandel Peninsula *
DSC_4816 Northern striped gecko (Toropuku inexpectatus) male on kanuka, showing detail of pattern on the back. These animals are extremely cryptic in the wild, and if disturbed, can make a 'catapaulting' leap from danger in a remarkable display of agility and power. The Southern striped gecko, and the Matapia gecko are also agile leapers. Coromandel Peninsula *
