Essex's Dwarf Leaf-toed Gecko
Goggia essexi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusGoggia (South African Dwarf Leaf-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesGoggia essexi (Essex's Dwarf Leaf-toed Gecko)
About the Essex's Dwarf Leaf-toed Gecko
Goggia essexi, also known commonly as Essex's dwarf leaf-toed gecko, Essex's leaf-toed gecko, and Essex's pygmy gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to South Africa. The specific name, essexi, is in honor of South African herpetologist Robert Essex.
G. essexi is found in Eastern Cape province, South Africa. The preferred natural habitat of G. essexi is rocky areas in shrubland. G. essexi is very small for its genus. Adults usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 2.0–2.5 cm (0.79–0.98 in), with a tail slightly longer than SVL. The maximum recorded SVL is 2.84 cm (1.12 in).
G. essexi is oviparous. Sexually mature females lay eggs in a communal site under a rock. Bauer AM, Good DA, Branch WR (1997). "The taxonomy of the southern African leaf-toed geckos (Squamata: Gekkonidae), with a review of Old World Phyllodactylus and the description of five new genera". Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences 49 (14): 447–497. (Goggia essexi, new combination, p. 470).
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Recent sightings of Essex's Dwarf Leaf-toed Gecko in Addo Elephant National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Essex's Dwarf Leaf-toed Gecko in Addo Elephant National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Essex's Dwarf Leaf-toed Gecko sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Essex's Dwarf Leaf-toed Gecko in Addo Elephant National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Essex's Dwarf Leaf-toed Gecko in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.