How to Identify Sphaerodactylidae

Sphaerodactylidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order , class Squamata. The family contains 39 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Sphaerodactylidae Species

How to identify Teratoscincus keyserlingii Strauch, 1863

Teratoscincus keyserlingii Strauch, 1863

Teratoscincus keyserlingii Strauch, 1863

Teratoscincus keyserlingii is an oviparous species that lives in desert habitats…

How to identify Euleptes europaea (Gené, 1839)

Euleptes europaea (Gené, 1839)

Euleptes europaea (Gené, 1839)

Euleptes europaea (European leaf-toed gecko) is a small Mediterranean gecko with…

How to identify Gonatodes concinnatus (O'Shaughnessy, 1881)

Gonatodes concinnatus (O'Shaughnessy, 1881)

Gonatodes concinnatus (O'Shaughnessy, 1881)

O'Shaughnessy's gecko (Gonatodes concinnatus) is a diurnal gecko species found i…

How to identify Gonatodes albogularis (Duméril & Bibron, 1836)

Gonatodes albogularis (Duméril & Bibron, 1836)

Gonatodes albogularis (Duméril & Bibron, 1836)

Gonatodes albogularis, the yellow-headed gecko, is a sexually dimorphic diurnal …

How to identify Sphaerodactylus homolepis Cope, 1886

Sphaerodactylus homolepis Cope, 1886

Sphaerodactylus homolepis Cope, 1886

The Caribbean least gecko is an endemic Sphaerodactylidae lizard found in Nicara…

How to identify Sphaerodactylus glaucus Cope, 1866

Sphaerodactylus glaucus Cope, 1866

Sphaerodactylus glaucus Cope, 1866

Sphaerodactylus glaucus, the collared dwarf gecko, is a diurnal gecko native to …

How to identify Pseudogonatodes guianensis Parker, 1935

Pseudogonatodes guianensis Parker, 1935

Pseudogonatodes guianensis Parker, 1935

Pseudogonatodes guianensis, the Amazon pygmy gecko, is a Sphaerodactylidae lizar…

How to identify Sphaerodactylus lineolatus Lichtenstein & Martens, 1856

Sphaerodactylus lineolatus Lichtenstein & Martens, 1856

Sphaerodactylus lineolatus Lichtenstein & Martens, 1856

Sphaerodactylus lineolatus, the Panama least gecko, is a sphaerodactylid lizard …

How to identify Gonatodes antillensis (Lidth De Jeude, 1887)

Gonatodes antillensis (Lidth De Jeude, 1887)

Gonatodes antillensis (Lidth De Jeude, 1887)

The Antilles gecko (Gonatodes antillensis) is a Sphaerodactylidae lizard found i…

How to identify Teratoscincus bedriagai Nikolsky, 1900

Teratoscincus bedriagai Nikolsky, 1900

Teratoscincus bedriagai Nikolsky, 1900

Teratoscincus bedriagai, Bedriaga's wonder gecko, is a small oviparous lizard na…

How to identify Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae (Ruthven, 1916)

Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae (Ruthven, 1916)

Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae (Ruthven, 1916)

Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae is an oviparous gecko species found in forest habi…

How to identify Gonatodes vittatus (Lichtenstein & Martens, 1856)

Gonatodes vittatus (Lichtenstein & Martens, 1856)

Gonatodes vittatus (Lichtenstein & Martens, 1856)

Wiegmann's striped gecko (Gonatodes vittatus) is a Sphaerodactylidae lizard nati…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Sphaerodactylidae?

Sphaerodactylidae animals belong to the order in the Animalia kingdom. Its skin is slightly granular and lacks tubercles, a feature that separates this species from other European geckos. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Sphaerodactylidae?

Sphaerodactylidae is classified in the order , class Squamata, phylum Chordata. This species can also be identified by its round pupils, digits without extended lamellae, and lack of eyelids.

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