Switak's banded gecko facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Switak's banded gecko |
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Coleonyx
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switaki
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The Switak's banded gecko (Coleonyx switaki) is a cool type of lizard! People also call it the barefoot banded gecko or just the barefoot gecko. It belongs to a group of geckos called Eublepharidae. You can find these geckos living in the very southwestern part of the United States and the nearby northwestern areas of Mexico.
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Where Does Its Name Come From?
The scientific name, switaki, was given to honor a German scientist named Karl-Heinz Switak. He was born in 1938 and studied reptiles and amphibians, which is called herpetology.
Where Do Switak's Banded Geckos Live?
C. switaki lives in southern California in the United States. You can also find it in Baja California and Baja California Sur in Mexico.
What Kind of Home Do They Like?
These geckos love to live in desert areas. They also enjoy rocky places where they can hide and find food.
How Big Are Switak's Banded Geckos?
A Switak's banded gecko can grow to be about 5.1 to 8.6 centimeters (2 to 3.4 inches) long. This measurement is taken from its snout (nose) to its vent (the opening near its tail).
What Do They Look Like?
The body of C. switaki is covered in round brown spots. Even though one of its common names is "banded gecko," its color pattern can be different. It might not always have bands!
How Do Switak's Banded Geckos Reproduce?
C. switaki is an oviparous animal. This means that the female gecko lays eggs.
