Sphaerodactylus notatus
| Reef gecko | |
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| Species: | S. notatus
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| 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.