NBII - Digital Image Library - Special Collections: Images of U.S. Geckos from Finding Species

Images of U.S. Geckos from Finding Species

Geckos are known for their ability to vocalize and to climb walls, more so than other lizards. This collection contains images of 21 North American species, as well as their eyes and the specialized structures on their toes of each species, defining characteristics that can be used to identify species.

Desert Banded Gecko (Coleonyx variegatus variegatus) - whole body side view
Photographer: Yuri Huta, © 2005 Finding Species
Desert Banded Gecko (Coleonyx variegatus variegatus) - whole body dorsal view
Photographer: Yuri Huta, © 2005 Finding Species
Desert Banded Gecko (Coleonyx variegatus variegatus) - feet ventral view
Photographer: Yuri Huta, © 2005 Finding Species
Desert Banded Gecko (Coleonyx variegatus variegatus) - head close-up side view
Photographer: Yuri Huta, © 2005 Finding Species
Indo-Pacific Gecko (Hemidactylus garnotii) - whole body side view
Photographer: Yuri Huta, © 2005 Finding Species
Indo-Pacific Gecko (Hemidactylus garnotii) - whole body dorsal view
Photographer: Yuri Huta, © 2005 Finding Species
Indo-Pacific Gecko (Hemidactylus garnotii) - head close-up side view
Photographer: Yuri Huta, © 2005 Finding Species