gargoyle gecko

English

Etymology

From gargoyle +‎ gecko, from the protrusions on its head, resembling gargoyle horns.

Noun

gargoyle gecko (plural gargoyle geckos or gargoyle geckoes)

1. A gecko of species Rhacodactylus auriculatus, native to New Caledonia.

References

• gargoyle gecko on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Rhacodactylus auriculatus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Category:Rhacodactylus auriculatus on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons