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Yucatán banded gecko

A species of Banded geckos, Also known as Mexican banded gecko
Scientific name : Coleonyx elegans Genus : Banded geckos

Yucatán banded gecko, A species of Banded geckos
Also known as:
Mexican banded gecko
Scientific name: Coleonyx elegans
Genus: Banded geckos
Yucatán banded gecko (Coleonyx elegans) Photo By escalante-pasos , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Coleonyx elegans, the Yucatán banded gecko, is a species of geckos found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

General Info

Lifespan

20-30 years

Diet

Yucatán banded gecko is predominately insectivorous, with a substantial proportion of its diet consisting of different types of beetles. This nocturnal gecko is also known to occasionally consume small arachnids and insect larvae.

Appearance

Yucatán banded gecko is a small, slender-bodied lizard with a flattened head and smooth skin. Its coloration varies from tan to dark brown, overlaid with darker banding or mottled patterns that aid in camouflage. Its tail is long, tapering to a point, and also bears the same patterning. There are no significant differences in appearance between different ages, genders, or subspecies.

Behavior

Yucatán banded gecko is a nocturnal creature, mostly active during the night. It tends to live a largely solitary life, seeking company only during the mating season. It's noted for its burrowing behavior, digging extensive networks underground, which it uses for foraging and hiding from predators.

Population

Stable
Yucatán banded gecko (Coleonyx elegans) Yucatán banded gecko (Coleonyx elegans) Photo By escalante-pasos , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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