Genus of geckos
Aristelliger is a genus of Caribbean geckos in the family Sphaerodactylidae, commonly known as croaking geckos or Caribbean geckos. The nine named species in the genus are native to various islands in the West Indies, though the species "A. georgeensis" is also found on mainland Belize. "Aristelliger" species are nocturnal and mostly arboreal, occupying palm tree trunks and other vertical surfaces. They are among the largest neotropical geckos, with "A. lar" reaching up to 135 mm (5.3 inches) in snout-vent-length (not including the tail). They are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of arthropods. Cannibalism of eggs and hatchlings has been reported in "A. cochranae". "A. lar" is omnivorous, and may be an important seed disperser for fruits of the plant "Marcgravia". Many species of "Aristelliger" are accustomed to living among human structures, though several are threatened by urban and agricultural development or invasive species.
Species.
"Nota bene": A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than "Aristelliger".
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