Yucatán Banded Gecko
Coleonyx elegans
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyEublepharidae (Eyelid Geckos)
- GenusColeonyx (Banded Geckos)
- SpeciesColeonyx elegans (Yucatán Banded Gecko)
About the Yucatán Banded Gecko
The Yucatán banded gecko (Coleonyx elegans) is a species of geckos found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. It is a common inhabitant of forested and open habitats throughout Yucatan Peninsula. It is terrestrial and largely nocturnal. It feeds on invertebrates, including spiders, crickets and beetles, and is non venomous and harmless, despite being highly feared and avoided by many locals. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yucatán Banded Gecko in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇧🇿 Belize | |
| 2 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Tikal National Park | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | |
| 4 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 5 | Biotopo Cerro Cahuí | 🇬🇹 Guatemala | |
| 6 | Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 7 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 8 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yucatán Banded Gecko in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Yucatán Banded Gecko sighting in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yucatán Banded Gecko in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Yucatán Banded Gecko in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.