Hura Te Ao Gecko

The Hura te ao gecko is a recently described alpine gecko from Oteake Conservation Park in North Otago. Small white spots scattered over the back and sides create a galaxy-like pattern, while dark eyes distinguish its broader black-eyed-gecko group.

It is known from six sites across two mountain ranges within Oteake Conservation Park. It occupies crevices in alpine greywacke; detailed diet and breeding information remain limited.

Hura Te Ao gecko is Threatened — Nationally Vulnerable (NZ Threat Classification). Its alpine sites are remote and sensitive, and sightings are mainly associated with specialist survey work.