Sphaerodactylus argus
Species of reptile
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Sphaerodactylus argus, also known commonly as the ocellated gecko, the ocellated sphaero, and the stippled sphaero, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae native to the Caribbean and surrounding regions. There are two recognized subspecies.
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| Sphaerodactylus argus | |
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| Ocellated gecko (Sphaerodactylus argus) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Sphaerodactylus |
| Species: | S. argus |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphaerodactylus argus | |
Etymology
The specific name, argus, refers to Argus, the many-eyed giant in Greek mythology, an allusion to the ocelli (eye spots) of this species.[3]
Geographic range
S. argus is found in Jamaica,[4] Cuba and on adjacent islets, The Bahamas, San Andres and Providencia in Colombia and in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. S. argus can also be found in the Florida Keys, where it has well-established populations, though introduced.[1]
Habitat
Diet
S. argus feeds on insects and other small invertebrates.[citation needed]
Reproduction
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominate subspecies.[4][5]