About Crested Gecko

The Crocked Gecko, which has the scientific name Correlophus ciliates, is better known as the eyelash gecko. It originated in New Caledonia in 1866. The eyelash gecko lacks eyelids and is instead replaced with transparent scales.

Common Name
Eyelash gecko
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Correlophus ciliatus
Species
Correlophus ciliatus
Genus
Correlophus
SubFamily
Aplocheilinae
Family
Diplodactylidae
SuperFamily
Gekkonoidea
SubOrder
Sauria
Order
Squamata
Class
Reptilia
Phylum
Chordata
Characteristics

Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Crested Gecko

Color
Orange
Yellow
Red
Pink
Olive
Brown
Dark Brown
Pattern
Spotted Striped Mottled
Characteristics
Spiny Scales
Min Height

8 Inches or 1 meters

Max Height

10 Inches or 1 meters

Min Weight

0.07 lbs

Max Weight

0.12 lbs

Specific Information

Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics.

Spinal Column

Vertebrata

Vision Systems
Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
Animal Care

This term covers all aspects of animal care.

Maintenance
hard
Tank Size

10 gallons

Day Time Temperature

72°F to 75°F

Substrate
Coconut Fiber
Organic Topsoil
Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits

Learn more about the characteristics of the Crested Gecko including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors.

Intelligence
High
Feeding habits
Omnivores
Temperament
Calm
Sociable
Trainable
Modes of Locomotion
Quadrupedal
Crawling
Energy Level
High Energy
Vocal Level
Easy
Life Cycle and Reproduction

Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Crested Gecko.

Lifespan

20 Years

Reproductive System
Oviparous
Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area

Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions.

Habitat

Terrestrial

Ecosystem
Forests
Country
New Caledonia
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