Forest_gecko
Forest gecko
Species of lizard
The forest gecko (Mokopirirakau granulatus) is a species of gecko that is endemic to New Zealand. Granulatus refers to the granular texture of the skin.[3] Its Māori name is moko pirirākau[4][5] ("lizard that clings to trees"). It is found in all parts of the country except the Far North, Marlborough, and Canterbury. It is a protected species under the Wildlife Act 1953.