The forest gecko (Mokopirirakau granulatus) is a species of gecko that is endemic to New Zealand. Its Māori name is moko pirirākau ("lizard that clings to trees"). It is found in much of the north and central North Island, and the north and upper west of the South Island. It is a protected species under the Wildlife Act 1953.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Forest Gecko being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Mokopirirakau southern north island
- Dactylocnemis pacificus
- Rhacodactylus auriculatus
- Hoplodactylus duvaucelii
- Woodworthia otago southland large
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Diplodactylidae
- Genus
- Mokopirirakau
- Species
- Mokopirirakau granulatus
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