Koch's Giant Day Gecko
Phelsuma kochi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusPhelsuma (Day Geckos)
- SpeciesPhelsuma kochi (Koch's Giant Day Gecko)
75 Verified sightings at Ankarafantsika National Park From 2019 to 2026
75 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Koch's Giant Day Gecko
Recent sightings of Koch's Giant Day Gecko in Ankarafantsika 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 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Koch's Giant Day Gecko in Ankarafantsika National Park?
About 80% of wildlife watchers report a Koch's Giant Day Gecko sighting in Ankarafantsika National Park, based on 75 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Koch's Giant Day Gecko in Ankarafantsika National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Koch's Giant Day Gecko in Ankarafantsika National Park in our monthly data.