Crested Gecko

(Correlophus ciliatus)

Among the most distinctive features of Crested geckos are the hair-like projections found above the eyes, which greatly resemble eyelashes. These projections continue as two rows of spines that run from the eyes to the sides of their wedge-shaped head and continue to the base of their tail. Crested geckos do not have eyelids. Instead, a transparent scale, or spectacle, keeps each eye moist, and the geckos use their tongues to clear away debris. Crested geckos possess a semi-prehensile tail which they use to assist in climbing. The tail can be dropped to distract predators but can not be regenerated.

The crested gecko is a species of gecko native to southern New Caledonia.

Crested geckos communicate with the help of barks and squeaks which they use to call for a mate and when threatened. They also use visual displays; for example, when frightened, Crested geckos will rise up on their hind legs and open their mouths wide.

Crested Geckos are omnivores, and may be even be considered frugivorous. They feed on a variety of insects and fruit.

Information collected from https://reptilia.org/crested-gecko/
and https://animalia.bio/crested-gecko?taxonomy=960