About Phyllodactylus tuberculosus Wiegmann, 1834
Taxonomic Classification
The yellowbelly gecko, scientifically named Phyllodactylus tuberculosus Wiegmann, 1834, is a species of gecko, a type of lizard that belongs to the family Phyllodactylidae. This species is native to Mexico and Central America, and two subspecies are currently recognized.
Geographic Range
Its geographic distribution covers the southern Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacán, Morelos, and Quintana Roo, as well as the Central American countries of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Natural Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Phyllodactylus tuberculosus is forest, occurring at altitudes ranging from sea level up to 1,300 m (4,300 ft).
Anthropogenic Habitat
It can also be found living in human houses, where it hides during the day inside walls and within thatch roofs.
Reproduction
Phyllodactylus tuberculosus reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.
