. Bonner zoologische Monographien. Zoology. 115 day in hollows of trees (McCann 1955) or basking (Robb 1980a). Rowlands (1975a) stated that the species is crepuscular. Maximum size is 89 mm SVL (ZMH R02821). The diet consists mainly of insects. McCann (1955) and Rowlands (1981a) have discussed captive feeding habits. This species is taken by kingfishers (Halcyon sancta) among other predators (Fitzgerald et al. 1986). Rowlands (1981a) reported bimodal mating periods in captivity and young are generally born in mid- to late summer (Robb 1980a; Rowlands 1981a). Copulation was described by Edney (
. Bonner zoologische Monographien. Zoology. 115 day in hollows of trees (McCann 1955) or basking (Robb 1980a). Rowlands (1975a) stated that the species is crepuscular. Maximum size is 89 mm SVL (ZMH R02821). The diet consists mainly of insects. McCann (1955) and Rowlands (1981a) have discussed captive feeding habits. This species is taken by kingfishers (Halcyon sancta) among other predators (Fitzgerald et al. 1986). Rowlands (1981a) reported bimodal mating periods in captivity and young are generally born in mid- to late summer (Robb 1980a; Rowlands 1981a). Copulation was described by Edney (1970). Mites are common parasites on this species (Duller 1880; Colenso 1880). This species is not currently pro- tected under the New Zealand Wildlife Act. Hoplodactylus kahutarae Whitaker, 1985 (Fig. 38) 1985 Hoplodactylus kahutarae Whitaker. New Zealand 11 (1984): 260; figs. 2—4. Type locality: 1380 m, on west side of Kahutara Saddle, Seaward Kaikoura Range (42°19'22"S, 173 °26'06"E) South Island, New Zealand. Holotype: NMNZ : Living female Hoplodac- tylus kahutarae Whitaker, 1985. SVL = 85 Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bonn, Zoologisches Forschungsinstitut und Museum Alexander Koenig
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