Western banded gecko
A species of Banded geckos, Also known as Desert banded gecko, Sonoran banded gecko Scientific name : Coleonyx variegatus Genus : Banded geckos
Western banded gecko, A species of Banded geckos
Also known as:
Desert banded gecko, Sonoran banded gecko
Scientific name: Coleonyx variegatus
Genus: Banded geckos
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Description
Coleonyx variegatus, the western banded gecko, is a species of gecko found in the southwestern United States (southern California, southwest New Mexico, southern Arizona, Utah, Nevada) and northern Mexico (Sonora, northwest Baja California). Five subspecies are recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
5-15 years
Diet
Western banded gecko's diet primarily consists of arthropods, including insects of various types. Its hunting typically occurs at night, with a keen preference for mealworms, moth larvae, and small crickets.
Appearance
Western banded gecko is a small, cone-shaped gecko with thin skin that feels slightly granulated. Primary coloration is ash-grey to light brown, peppered by contrasting dark spots. These creatures are known for subtle lavender to pink undertones, highlighting their significant large, dark eyes. There's no marked difference in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. Notably, their skin is translucent enough to often showcase interior organs and the outline of their bones.
Behavior
Western banded gecko is a solitary, primarily nocturnal creature that spends its daytime hours hiding under rocks or in burrows. Its behaviors include digging and burrowing for foraging and shelter. An exceptional climber, it frequents rocky terrains for insect prey, showcasing its superb adaptability to its dry desert habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Eyelid geckos Genus
Banded geckos Species
Western banded gecko 
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