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001. Species guide.

Sarasin's Giant Gecko

Correlophus sarasinorum

No proven Mendelian morphs. Reputable sources contradict each other on collar/spot dominance, and breeder reports show inconsistent inheritance, so variation is treated as line based and polygenic. Closest readily available relative to the crested gecko.

Species referenceImage · pending
OriginSouthern Grande Terre, New Caledonia (about six known wild locales)
GroupDiplodactylidae
Size12 to 16 in total length (SVL 3.5 to 5.5 in)
CoatSmooth velvety scales (non-crested), large eyes, slender prehensile tail
Lifespan12 to 20 years in captivity
RecognitionNo formal registry. IUCN Vulnerable. Hobby tracks selectively bred appearance types and spot count
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001. Species guide

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No proven Mendelian morphs. Reputable sources contradict each other on collar/spot dominance, and breeder reports show inconsistent inheritance, so variation is treated as line based and polygenic. Closest readily available relative to the crested gecko.

TL;DR
No proven Mendelian morphs. Reputable sources contradict each other on collar/spot dominance, and breeder reports show inconsistent inheritance, so variation is treated as line based and polygenic. Closest readily available relative to the crested gecko.

Reference data is in progress for Sarasin's Giant Gecko.

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