Last updated 25 November 2000
A widespread genus, species being found in every continent and one member being the only native gekkonine lizard to be found in North America. However, few are seen in captivity.
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Distribution | Size | Notes |
| Phyllodactylus europaeus | European Leaf-Toed Gecko | Tyrrh. islands, Corsica, Sardinia, Tunisian islands, NW Italian coast | 2½-3" | Unusual feet possess lamellae in the form of a forked pad only at the tip, with a sharp claw protruding in the middle. |
| Phyllodactylus xanti | ? | S. & Baja California> | ? | Rock-dwelling species found in desert areas of the above regions. This is the only member of the Gekkoninae found in the US. |
The information above was culled from a number of sources, including Mattison:
Lizards of the World, Mattison
Keeping and Breeding Lizards, Mattison
Geckos: Keeping and Breeding Them in Captivity, Walls and Walls, TFH 1999.
Coming soon.... the other gecko genera.
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