Western Banded Gecko

Coleonyx variegatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Eublepharidae

About

The western banded gecko is a species of lizard in the family Eublepharidae. The species is native to the southwestern United States and adjacent northwestern Mexico. Five subspecies are recognized.

Fun Fact

The species is native to the southwestern United States and adjacent northwestern Mexico.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a wide range of habitats, including creosote bush and sagebrush desert, pinyon-juniper woodland, and catclaw-cedar-grama grass associations in the eastern part of its range and chaparral areas in the west.

Diet

Feeds on a diversity of invertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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