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Coleonyx

Coleonyx

9.9
Small banded geckos that are active at night in North and Central America
  • noun
  • /koʊˈliːəˌnɪks/
  • Specialized
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  • The Coleonyx genus includes several species of banded geckos found in desert regions.

Examples

  • Some people keep Coleonyx as pets due to their manageable size and gentle nature.

  • Researchers observed the Coleonyx hunting at night, feeding on insects near rocks.

  • The Coleonyx is known for its distinctive banding.

  • Did you see the Coleonyx in the terrarium?

  • Researchers observed the Coleonyx hunting at night, feeding on insects near rocks.

  • Some people keep Coleonyx as pets due to their manageable size and gentle nature.

  • The Coleonyx genus includes several species of banded geckos found in desert regions.

Synonyms

banded gecko
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  • US
8.1

A small lizard with dark bands that can blink and lives in the southwestern United States and Florida

is a broader taxonomic group across North and Central America and nocturnal

Surface Forms

Coleonyx singular
Coleonyxes plural

Etymology

Coleonyx comes from Greek parts often used in scientific names: coleo- meaning 'sheath' and -onyx meaning 'claw'. A helpful way to remember Coleonyx is to picture a small, clawed gecko active at night, because the name points to its clawed toes and fits this group of banded geckos.