Antilles leaf-toed gecko

The Antilles leaf-toed gecko, also known as the Maria Islands leaf-toed gecko or spiny gecko, is a gecko species found in northern South America and the Lesser Antilles. It can be found on small rocks and islets offshore of Saint Lucia, Trinidad, and Tobago, though it is absent from the main islands.

Habitat and conservation

Hemidactylus palaichthus occurs in tropical savannas, dry forests, and rainforests. It can occur in disturbed habitats and villages. It is common in parts of its range is not facing any major threat.