Care guide
Gargoyle Gecko Natural Habitat
Quick answer
Gargoyle geckos live in humid forest, scrub, and forest-edge habitat in southern New Caledonia, the same island home as the crested gecko.
- Range
- Southern New Caledonia
Why it matters
The humid, structurally complex forest environment is what a tall, planted, misted enclosure imitates.
Conservation
Habitat pressure on New Caledonia is a genuine concern, which is part of why captive-bred stock dominates the pet trade.