How difficult is it to keep Central American Banded Gecko?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the lifespan of Central American Banded Gecko?

The average lifespan of Central American Banded Gecko is 15-20 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Central American Banded Gecko get?

Central American Banded Gecko typically reaches Up to 190mm total length, the tail making up 50-54 per cent as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Central American Banded Gecko?

Central American Banded Gecko feeds on: Crickets, dubia roaches and other insects. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Central American Banded Gecko?

The price of Central American Banded Gecko varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Central American Banded Gecko

Beginner

Coleonyx mitratus

A medium-sized eyelid gecko of Central America with brown, black and yellow bands across the back. It reaches 190 mm including the tail, which makes up 50-54 per cent of the total, and is crepuscular, hiding in a burrow by day.

Difficulty

Beginner

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

Up to 190mm total length, the tail making up 50-54 per cent

Diet

Crickets, dubia roaches and other insects

About

Coleonyx mitratus is a gecko of the family Eublepharidae native to Central America, first described by Wilhelm Peters in 1863. It reaches 190 mm including the tail, which accounts for 50 to 54 per cent of the total length. As its name suggests, brown, black and yellow bands run across its dorsal surface. It is separated from the congeners variegatus, brevis and fasciatus by tubercular scales scattered among the granules of the back, and from elegans by shorter scales sheathing the claws, which leaves the claws exposed rather than concealed, and by quadrilateral rather than triangular first infralabials. It is crepuscular, hiding in a burrow in the soil by day and emerging at dusk to forage for insects. Like most geckos it can drop its tail when threatened, and most regenerate the lost tail within a year. It is popular as a pet and is hardy and easy to handle.

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Lifespan of the Central American Banded Gecko

The Central American Banded Gecko lives 15-20 years.

Size of the Central American Banded Gecko

The Central American Banded Gecko grows to Up to 190mm total length, the tail making up 50-54 per cent.

Basic Info

Origin

Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica

Lifespan

15-20 years

Size

Up to 190mm total length, the tail making up 50-54 per cent

Care Specifications

PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate

Sources: The Bio Dude: Central American Banded Gecko Caresheet / Reptiles Magazine: Central American Banded Gecko / Wikipedia (English) / Reptile Database

References & Sources

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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Coleonyx mitratus (Peters, 1863)

Synonyms: Brachydactylus mitratus Peters, 1863, Eublepharis dovii Boulenger, 1885

Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Not listed in any appendix of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) (not registered in Species+). Does not fall under either the specified animals listed in the appended table of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Act on Welfare and Management of Animals, nor the specified invasive alien species under the Invasive Alien Species Act.

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.