Switak's Banded gecko
Encyclopedia
Switak's Banded Gecko is a species of gecko
that is native to Southern California
in the United States
and Baja California
and Baja California Sur
in Mexico
. It reaches a length of 5.1–8.6 cm (2–3.4 in) from snout to vent. The body of C. switaki is covered in round brown spots. Despite its name, Switak's Banded Gecko has a variable color pattern that may not feature bands.
Gecko
Geckos are lizards belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 cm to 60 cm....
that is native to Southern California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Baja California
Baja California
Baja California officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Baja California is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is both the northernmost and westernmost state of Mexico. Before becoming a state in 1953, the area was known as the North...
and Baja California Sur
Baja California Sur
Baja California Sur , is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Before becoming a state on October 8, 1974, the area was known as the South Territory of Baja California. It has an area of , or 3.57% of the land mass of Mexico and comprises...
in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. It reaches a length of 5.1–8.6 cm (2–3.4 in) from snout to vent. The body of C. switaki is covered in round brown spots. Despite its name, Switak's Banded Gecko has a variable color pattern that may not feature bands.