Tulear Velvet Gecko
Blaesodactylus sakalava
Silhouette: Jose Carlos Arenas-Monroy · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusBlaesodactylus (Madagascar Velvet Geckos)
- SpeciesBlaesodactylus sakalava (Tulear Velvet Gecko)
5 Verified sightings at Ankarafantsika National Park From 2019 to 2026
6 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Tulear Velvet Gecko
Blaesodactylus sakalava, the Sakalava velvet gecko is a species of gecko endemic to Madagascar. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tulear Velvet Gecko in Ankarafantsika National Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Berenty Reserve | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |