It has only been confirmed to be present in two places, the Cupola Basin in the Nelson Lakes National Park,[1] and the Sabine Valley.

[3] It is similar in appearance to other forest geckos, having a grey-brown colour with dark W- or V-shaped bands or blotches.

[3] It differs from other related species in that it has a shorter snout and a triangular shaped head with V-shaped markings.

[4] Juveniles are dark grey-brown with grey chevron markings and scattered spots of mustard yellow.

[4] The Department of Conservation classifies the Cupola gecko as Data Deficient under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.