The only obvious morphological difference between these two subspecies of western banded gecko occurs in males, and frankly, is not that obvious. Male Tucson banded geckos usually have eight or more preanal pores pores located on the underside of the rear legs , whereas male desert banded geckos have seven preanal pores or less.
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Kluge, A. Phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary trends in the eublepharine lizard genus Coleonyx. In addition to the native reptiles, six nonnative species have, through the actions of humans, become established in the state.
Some of these nonnative species, such as pond sliders and Mediterranean house geckos, are such a common sight and have been here for so long that many people think that they are native to Arizona. Because all reptiles use their environment to actively regulate their body temperature, few are active throughout the winter months.
Some species, such as the Gila monster or desert tortoise , may spend up to 95 percent of their lives underground.
Other species, like the desert horned lizard, blend in very well with their environment.
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