Rough gecko explained

The rough gecko (Naultinus rudis) is a species of gecko in the family Gekkonidae native to New Zealand.[1] It is endemic to the Kaikōura Ranges.[2]

Conservation status

As of 2012 the Department of Conservation (DOC) classified the Rough gecko as Nationally Vulnerable under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Naultinus rudis (Fischer, 1882) Rough Gecko. The New Zealand Herpetological Society Website. The New Zealand Herpetological Society. 19 July 2015.
  2. Web site: Wilson. Kerry-Jayne. Lizards - Lizards in their environment. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. 19 July 2015.
  3. Web site: Hitchmough. Rod. Anderson. Peter. Barr. Ben. Monks. Jo. Lettink. Marieke. Reardon. James. Tocher. Mandy. Whitaker. Tony. Conservation status of New Zealand reptiles, 2012. Department of Conservation. The Government of New Zealand. 18 July 2015.

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