Peninsular Leaf-toed Gecko

About the Peninsular Leaf-toed Gecko

The peninsula leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus nocticolus) is a medium-sized gecko. It is found in southern California (USA) and the Baja California Peninsula (Mexico), including many islands in Gulf of California as well as Islas Magdalena and Santa Margarita off the west coast of Baja California Sur.

The peninsula leaf-toed gecko occurs in areas of desert shrubs and large open rocks. When looking at their range we can see that they live only in a small part of California. They have been found in abundance starting at the border, continuing through Anza-Borrego Desert State park and stopping just north of Palm Springs. Although they only inhabit a small part of California they are found all throughout Baja California along the peninsula. They live among desert chaparral and can be found in little crevices or on large bare rocks.

The peninsula leaf-toed gecko is nocturnal so it is most commonly found at night. They are often found out and about on rocks during the night and during day they can be found underneath rock slabs or in crevices. Although it's not common, they are occasionally found underneath plant substance. They stalk and eat small invertebrates... Wikipedia →