Reef gecko

Reef gecko
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Sauria
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Sphaerodactylus
Species: S. notatus
Binomial name
Sphaerodactylus notatus

The reef gecko, also known as the Florida reef gecko, is a small species of gecko from the United States.

Habitat and range

This is one of the few geckos found in the United States. It can also be found in Cuba and the Bahamas. It can be found in both natural and man-made habitats. Mainly found in damp forest and under logs or in hollow logs.

Ecology

This is a small lizard, about two inches long. It feeds on insects and spiders.

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