Mt. Koghis Leachianus Gecko

Mt. Koghis leachianus gecko 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 German Robert Seipp, whom the original animals came from.

Traeger line: Mt. Koghis Leachianus Gecko

Mt. KoghisTroger leachianus is one of the most unique GT locales with its massive bodies, short thick tails

and unique head structure. Two distinct forms exist, the most commonly seen light form and a dark (melanistic)

form.

The light form hatches tan with distinct black markings and very thin peach blotches down the sides. This form

develops into a darkish adult, with a dark olive green to dark brown background. This form also has black

dorsolateral markings with crisp white bars running down the length of the sides. Melanistic specimens are born either chocolate brown or black, with thin maroon blotches and the typical light chin and throat, to solid black.

Seipp line:

The Seipp line is the most commonly encountered form on Mt. Koghis in the wild. It is a large gecko with a dark brown to yellowish background coloration with white blotches often speckled with black spots. This form has GT’s typical long tail and elongated snout. Mt. Koghis Leachianus Gecko