Phyllodactylus nocticolus Dixon, 1964

Scientific Classification and Size

The peninsula leaf-toed gecko, scientifically known as Phyllodactylus nocticolus, is a medium-sized gecko species.

Distribution Range

It is distributed in southern California, United States, and the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico.

Island Distribution

Its range also includes many islands in the Gulf of California, plus Islas Magdalena and Santa Margarita off the west coast of Baja California Sur.

California Range

In California, this gecko only occupies a small portion of the state.

California Range Specifics

It is abundant from the U.S.-Mexico border, through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, to an area just north of Palm Springs.

Baja California Range

It can be found throughout the entire length of the Baja California peninsula.

Habitat

This species inhabits areas with desert shrubs and large open rocks.

Microhabitat

It also lives in desert chaparral, and can often be found in small crevices or on large bare rocks.