Marlborough green gecko
| Marlborough green gecko | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Infraorder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Diplodactylidae |
| Genus: | Naultinus |
| Species: | N. manukanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Naultinus manukanus (McCann, 1955) | |
| Distribution of the Marlborough green gecko on a map of the South Island Known native range | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Heteropholis manukanus | |
The Marlborough green gecko, also known as the manuka gecko, (Naultinus manukanus) is a small species of gecko endemic to New Zealand. It grows to a maximum of 70mm, and is green, with some individuals displaying gold markings. The underside of the gecko is a lighter green in females, and silvery in males. The holotype is in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.