Northern Duvaucel's gecko, Hoplodactylus duvaucelii, with parasitic mites around its eyes, the parasites are likely Geckobia naultina.

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Size: 5587px × 3725px
Location: New Zealand
Photo credit: © Anton Sorokin / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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