A true large GT gecko, Dumbea animals were collected in the late eighties by Willi Henkel. They come from an area near Mt. Koghis but not on the mountain itself. This is a big form with a long tail and snout, a dark brown background color, and a prominent white pattern on the sides and females on the back too. Also Very rare in captivity at this time. One animal was crossed with another GT form and produced a melanistic, but we have yet to have any melanistic offspring from t

The animals belonging to this locality are relatively rare at the moment. Possibly, what has long been considered the true southern blotched Grande Terre leachianus. With a lightish cream to olive green/brown background pattern, this form has Yellowish white bars along the sides with sparse, almost vanishing blotching on the back. The labial scales are generally yellow, and the head and body structure are typical of southern Grande Terre. Original collected animals are now in

The Geckos from the island of Caanawa are also known as the chameleon Leachianus. They can be very heavily patterned and variably colored, with blotches ranging from crisp white to deep purples. The fire-up and fire-down colors can be drastically different. A medium to large Insular gecko form with the ability to reach weights over 275g.

One of the rarest insular localities, with very few animals in captivity, is well known for their big head and broad jaws. When visiting Duu Ana, PDV and Fank fast noted a lack of fruit trees and crab shells at the base of the trees, so they hypothesized they might eat crabs. The background color is light, and crisp white blotches, similar to the ones found on Nuu Ana geckos, are present on the sides. Typical island body, with almost GT leachianus arms and head. Photo by Fran

Originally known as the mossy giant Gecko, Geckos from the Isle of Nuu Ami have fuzzy edge white to peach colored blotches over a mossy green background. Many older animals of this locality can display yellow and black dalmatian like spots. Frequently very old specimens will also have purple or red markings. Some, but not all specimens have irregular W shaped blotches in the center of their backs. Nuu Ami is very popular with keepers do to its smaller size and gentle nature.

Leachianus from the tiny islet of Nuu Ana are readily identifiable and among the most beautiful and different forms. NUUANA - WC NUU ANA F1 MALE NUU ANA F1 FEMALE The geckos from this island are one of the smallest localities to date, with very short snouts, short tails, and a very compact little body. Typically, it does not reach over 220g. These geckos have a very light yellowish background with crisp-edged white to pink and heavily peppered blotches. Older specimens also d

This is another large insular form, Longer than Pine Island locals but not as bulky as them. (up to 12 or 13 inches) Moro locals are very long and massive and well known for their heavy reticulated iris, squared-off snout, and heavy rostral ridge. This is one of the most eye-catching leachianus geckos, with a variable background typically light green or olive green, with sporadic black broken lateral lines. Blotches are usually white, yellowish, or peach, and can be either cl

Another mid-size leachinaus gecko from the small island is often heavy with pink. Original field-collected animals had an obvious diagonal striping along the sides of the neck, but F1 and F2 animals with heavy patterns can sometimes lose that striping. Brosse has proven to be among the most heavily patterned and varied animals to date.

Animals from this locality are medium-sized leachianus, with light backgrounds and blotches ranging from white to heavy pink. Older animals tend to develop yellow and black spots, like in many other localities. They are one of the most colorful pure Insular localities. Photo by frank fast

Leachianus from Pine Island are the largest and most massive insular geckos heavy-bodied with a relatively dark background and crisp usually clear white blotches, sometimes faint pink. Males can develop an extremely massive head. The habitat, and habits, of this Iocality, are very similar to Grande Terre's, with very tall trees and intricate forest. As a matter of fact, Pine Island is the closest form to Grande Terre leachianus and is sometimes very difficult to tell apart fo

Mt. Koghis leachianus' are one of the most unique of the GT locales with their massive bodies, short, thick tails, and unique head structure. Two distinct forms exist: The most commonly seen light form and a dark (melanistic )form. There are two forms said to originate from Mt. Koghis north-west off Noumea. The first form, known among the hobbyists as Troger line, from the name of late German hobbyist Michael Troger, while the second the form is known as the Seipp line, from

The gecko from this locality, Mount Humboldt in the central southern island, is among the largest of mainland localities. They are virtually patternless, with "phantom" bars along the sides. Various color phases can be seen, but this locality is never black. This outstanding locality is still rare in the hobby. To date, the largest captive animal from this locale is 480 grams with variable background coloration.

Yaté Heavy-bodied and massive, these typically patternless giants range in color from golden yellow to olive green or brownish-black. Some individuals can be seen with thin white vanishing blotches along their sides and some with a weblike pattern over their entire body. With a bulky head, a massive trunk, Heavy limbs, and a long, thin tail, they can commonly be seen with very loose, hanging skin, especially on their head and neck region.Although sometimes territorial, once o

A long, lean, mean machine, typically seen in two forms, green and solid black. With an elongated snout, streamlined trunk, and long tail, this is one of the longest of the GT Localaties. This patternless form is commonly ill-tempered and very territorial, making it one of the most difficult localities to pair and produce. This limited production keeps them very high in demand. Appearing melanistic as adults, hatchlings of this form do not display a melanistic appearance. Yel

Nevertheless being in collections ince late nineties, Goro is the latest locality to be revealed to the general herpetoculture. These Ieachianus come from the area adjacent the village of Goro in the northern part of Grande Terre, not far from Poindimie. A very distinct looking locality, Gorn animals are long and lean with a very dark brown background, in same case almost black. A melanistic form exists and this is visible upon hatching. All juveniles and most adults display