Biology:Reef gecko
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Reef gecko | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
Genus: | Sphaerodactylus |
Species: | S. notatus
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Binomial name | |
Sphaerodactylus notatus Baird, 1859
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The reef gecko (Sphaerodactylus notatus), also known as the Florida reef gecko, is a small species of gecko native to the Caribbean and Southeastern United States.
Distribution
It is found in Cuba and the Bahamas. It is one of the few geckos native to the United States.
It can be found in both natural and man-made habitats. It is mainly found in damp forests, under logs, or in hollow logs.
Description
Sphaerodactylus notatus is a small lizard, about two inches long. It feeds on insects and spiders.
Wikidata ☰ Q3008468 entry