About Coleonyx brevis Stejneger, 1893
Adult Size
Texas banded geckos (Coleonyx brevis) are small terrestrial lizards that rarely grow longer than 4 inches (10 centimeters).
Body Pattern and Coloration
Their bodies have alternating bands of yellow, paired with brown or pink, and these bands are generally accented with black; some individuals also have varying levels of black speckling across their bodies.
Age-Related Pattern Changes
Hatchlings and juvenile Texas banded geckos have a distinct banded pattern, which becomes more mottled as the gecko reaches adulthood.
Geographic Distribution
This species is distributed in the United States across western Texas and southeastern New Mexico, and in Mexico across the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Durango.
Habitat Preferences
It prefers semi-arid habitats, and is most often found around rock piles or canyon crevices.
