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23-SEP-2010 Lejun

Crested Gecko

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Rhacodactylus ciliatus
Natural habitat is southern New Caledonia
This species was thought to be extinct until rediscovered in 1994 after a tropical storm
This lizard is currently being assessed for CITES protection and endangered status
Crested geckos do not have eyelids but clean their eyes with their tongues.
Butterfly Palace
Branson, Missouri

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF
1/60s f/29.0 at 105.0mm iso250 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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