The American wall gecko (Tarentola americana) is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae, endemic to Cuba and the Bahamas. There are two recognized subspecies.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of American Wall Gecko being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Tarentola annularis
- Tarentola boettgeri
- Tarentola boehmei
- Tarentola angustimentalis
- Tarentola delalandii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Phyllodactylidae
- Genus
- Tarentola
- Species
- Tarentola americana
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