Care guide
Gargoyle Gecko vs New Caledonian Giant Gecko (Chahoua)
Quick answer
The gargoyle gecko is a mid-sized New Caledonian species at 7-9 inches, while the New Caledonian giant gecko (Rhacodactylus leachianus) can reach over a foot long, and the chahoua (Rhacodactylus chahoua) is intermediate in size with a genuinely prehensile, gripping tail that the gargoyle gecko lacks.
- Giant gecko length
- Over 12 in
- Tail grip
- Chahoua/giant gecko only
Size and housing
Giant geckos need substantially larger enclosures than a gargoyle gecko's 18x18x24 inch minimum, reflecting their much greater size.
Tail function
Unlike the gargoyle gecko, both the chahoua and the giant gecko can grip branches with a genuinely prehensile tail.