DSC_0440 Broad-cheeked gecko (Mokopirirakau 'Okarito') subadult male in rimu forest. Until recently this has been an elusive species, last encountered decades ago by loggers, cutting down rimu forest. However as recently as 2020 a promising number of new records and sightings have come to hand from remaining protected forests throughout the general area. Harihari, South Westland *

DSC_0431 Broad-cheeked gecko (Mokopirirakau 'Okarito') subadult male in rimu forest. Until recently this has been an elusive species, last encountered decades ago by loggers, cutting down rimu forest. However as recently as 2020 a promising number of new records and sightings have come to hand from remaining protected forests throughout the general area. Harihari, South Westland *

DSC_0449 Broad-cheeked gecko (Mokopirirakau 'Okarito') subadult male in rimu forest. Until recently this has been an elusive species, last encountered decades ago by loggers, cutting down rimu forest. However as recently as 2020 a promising number of new records and sightings have come to hand from remaining protected forests throughout the general area. Harihari, South Westland *