Western Banded Gecko
Western banded gecko is a type of gecko occurring in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. There are five recognized subspecies of this species. The species is nocturnal and secretive.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Family | Eublepharidae |
Subfamily | Eublepharinae |
Genus | Coleonyx |
Scientific Name | Coleonyx variegatus |
Size | 4 – 6 in |
Color | Sandy body color with patches of dark bands |
Distribution | Southern California, southern Arizona, southwest New Mexico, Utah, Nevada (United States); Sonora, northwest Baja California (Mexico) |
Habitat | Creosote bush, sagebrush desert, pinyon-juniper woodland, chaparral |
Diet | Small insects, spiders |
Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
Predators | Snakes |
Breeding Season | April – May |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 1 to 2 eggs |
Incubation Period | Around 45 days |
Average Lifespan | 5 – 8 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |