Sphaerodactylus argus


The ocellated gecko, ocellated sphaero, or stippled sphaero, is a species of gecko found in the Caribbean.

Etymology

The specific name, argus, refers to Argus, the many-eyed giant in Greek mythology, an allusion to the ocelli of this species.

Geographic range

S. argus is native only to Tobago and is mainly found in Main Ridge Forest Reserve. It is also found in Cuba and Hispaniola. The ocellated gecko can be found in the Florida Keys, where it has well-established populations, though it was not native there.

Habitat

Sphaerodactylus argus is a climbing species, and it can also be seen in buildings.

Diet

The ocellated gecko feeds on insects and other small invertebrates.