It can be distinguished from S. continentalis by its dorsal scales, which are smooth rather than keeled.

[1] This species has been observed in several kinds of tropical forest, subtropical moist forest, and mangrove ecotones from sea level to 1000 meters in elevation.

[2] It is sometimes found near human habitation hiding under debris and in thatching.

[1] This gecko is common in its range and faces no immediate major threats.

[1] It is sometimes prey and competition for the common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) in human habitations, but not in wild habitat.