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3 unusual facts about Melicytus ramiflorus


Geckos of New Zealand

New Zealand geckos are omnivorous – their diet is primarily insectivorous in nature – flies, spiders, moths etc., but they will supplement it with fruit (i.e.: from mahoe) and nectar (i.e.: from flax flowers) when it is available.

Mahoe

Melicytus ramiflorus, a species of tree in the violet family endemic to New Zealand

Melicytus ramiflorus

The berries of this small tree are eaten by a number of native birds, including Kererū and Tui, while geckos of the genus Naultinus have also been observed to supplement their primarily insectivorous diet with consumption of these berries.



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