IUCN red list status:
Least Concern

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Yellow-headed gecko

A small species of gecko found widespread thoughout Central America and the Caribbean. Males are incredibly territorial and will wave their tails at other males and potential predators. These small geckos are sexually dimorphic; meaning males have a vibrant appearance with a yellow-ish head and blue bodies, whilst the females are much more dull in appearance with grey-ish brown heads and bodies.

Did you know?

Yellow-headed geckos do not have suction lamallae on their toes like many other geckos. Instead they have rough skin to allow them to run at very high speeds.