215 observations
Colima Banded Gecko
Coleonyx nemoralis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Eublepharidae ›Genus: Coleonyx
About
Coleonyx nemoralis is a species of gecko from the family Eublepharidae. It was originally described as subspecies of Coleonyx elegans. However, a 2022 study using genetic methods recognized it as distinct species. It is, as currently known, endemic to the Pacific lowlands of southwestern Mexico. However, its true range likely extends into Guatemala and possibly as far as northwestern El Salvador. In contrast, Coleonyx elegans sensu stricto occurs on the lowlands of the Gulf of Mexico...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Colima Banded Gecko is Coleonyx nemoralis.
- Colima Banded Gecko belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Colima Banded Gecko belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Colima Banded Gecko belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Colima Banded Gecko belongs to the order Squamata.
- Colima Banded Gecko belongs to the family Eublepharidae.
- Colima Banded Gecko belongs to the genus Coleonyx.