Gomera Wall Gecko (Tarentola gomerensis)

A medium-sized gecko, with a dark green dorsum and six transversal stripes that contrast with the dominant colour, although they are not very pronounced. The head and body are flattened and rather wide; the tail is relatively long with yellow rings. A head and body length of 75 mm and 62 mm (occasionally longer), in males and females, respectively. Large eyes, with a vertical pupil, indicate excellent adaptation to nocturnal activity. An endemic of La Gomera, it is abundant in most of the island, up to 1,150 m, but generally avoids the cold evergreen forests at higher altitudes. It shelters in stone and cement walls, and under rocks. An insectivore, it feeds in much the same way as other species of gecko. There is scant information on breeding habits, but in captivity it can lay four clutches of 1-2 eggs per year from May to August. It is not considered endangered.