Monito gecko (Sphaerodactylus micropithecus)
Taxonomy:
Listing Status:
Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND
General Information
The Monito gecko is a pale tan lizard with the upper surface randomly mottled with dark brown scales. Maximum size appears to be around 36 millimeters snout-vent length. No specific information is available on the feeding habits of the Monito gecko, but geckos as a group feed on insects and spiders.
- States/US Territories in which the Monito gecko, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: Puerto Rico
- US Counties in which the Monito gecko, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: View All
| Status | Date Listed | Lead Region | Where Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-15 | Southeast Region (Region 4) | Wherever found |
» Federal Register Documents
| Date | Citation Page | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-21 00:00:00.0 | 72 FR 54061 54062 | 5-Year Review of 18 Caribbean Species |
| 1982-10-15 00:00:00.0 | 47 FR 46090 46093 | Listing with Endangered Status & Critical Habitat for Monito Gecko |
» Recovery
| Date | Title | Plan Action Status | Plan Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-03-27 | Monito Gecko Recovery Plan | View Implementation Progress | Final |
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-21 | 72 FR 54061 54062 | 5-Year Review of 18 Caribbean Species |
|
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2016-08-08 | Monito gecko (Sphaerodactylus micropithecus) |
» Critical Habitat
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-10-15 | 47 FR 46090 46093 | Listing with Endangered Status & Critical Habitat for Monito Gecko | Final Rule | Final designated |
To learn more about critical habitat please see http://ecos.fws.gov/crithab
» Conservation Plans
No conservation plans have been created for Monito gecko.
» Petitions
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
NatureServe Explorer Species Reports -- NatureServe Explorer is a source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals and ecological communtities of the U.S and Canada. NatureServe Explorer provides in-depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common plants and animals too. NatureServe Explorer is a product of NatureServe in collaboration with the Natural Heritage Network.
ITIS Reports -- ITIS (the Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a source for authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.
FWS Digital Media Library -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Digital Library is a searchable collection of selected images, historical artifacts, audio clips, publications, and video.
