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Central American Banded Gecko

coleonyx mitratus

Description:

fairly large, as geckos go...about 10 inches overall...

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6 Comments

GavinMcRee
GavinMcRee 9 years ago

Indeed ;) found it rather odd though that the tail is not that plump.

Turnip-tailed gecko, Scorpion Gecko, Thecadactylus rapicauda.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/549...

GavinMcRee
GavinMcRee 9 years ago

Hello!
Just a heads up...this is not the central american banded gecko as the banded gecko is terrestrial and does not have the typical pads used to climb surfaces. As soon as I get off work, I'll pass you the correct name & scientific name once I get a look at my reptile book at home ;)

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

Great-looking gecko, Matthew! Since you know the identity of this animal, will you please go ahead and fill in the scientific name (and other details) so this one can enter the database and leave the unidentified list? Thanks! :-)

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 11 years ago

I do like geckos!

auntnance123
auntnance123 11 years ago

Those semi-webbed feet are too cute.

MatthewKritzer
Spotted by
MatthewKritzer

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 17, 2012
Submitted on Jul 17, 2012

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