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 |
Western Banded Gecko Pictures Gallery
- Coleonyx Variegatus
- Images of Western Banded Gecko
- Pictures of Western Banded Gecko
- Western Banded Gecko Baby
- Western Banded Gecko Images
- Western Banded Gecko Pet
- Western Banded Gecko Photos
- Western Banded Gecko
- Western Banded Geckos
- Western Banded Gecko Pictures
- Western Banded Gecko Range
- Western Banded Gecko Eat













