Woodworthia maculata, also known as the New Zealand common gecko or Raukawa gecko, is a species in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to New Zealand.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Raukawa 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
- Woodworthia brunnea
- Woodworthia otago southland large
- Dactylocnemis pacificus
- Woodworthia marlborough mini
- Woodworthia southern alps
- Hoplodactylus duvaucelii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Diplodactylidae
- Genus
- Woodworthia
- Species
- Woodworthia maculata
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