Thick Tail Gecko
Phelsuma mutabilis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusPhelsuma (Day Geckos)
- SpeciesPhelsuma mutabilis (Thick Tail Gecko)
2 Verified sightings at Ankarafantsika National Park From 2019 to 2026
12 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Thick Tail Gecko
The thicktail day gecko (Phelsuma mutabilis) is a species of gecko found in Madagascar. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Thick Tail Gecko in Ankarafantsika National Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berenty Reserve | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |