DSC_0434 Broad-cheeked gecko (Mokopirirakau 'Okarito') head and tongue of a 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_0468 Broad-cheeked gecko (Mokopirirakau 'Okarito') juvenile on rimu forest floor. 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_0386 Broad-cheeked gecko (Mokopirirakau 'Okarito') habitat showing the rimu canopy inhabited by these forest geckos. Until recently this has been an elusive species, last encountered decades ago (mainly by loggers). 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 *
