Litter Gecko
Lepidoblepharis xanthostigma
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilySphaerodactylidae (Sphaeros and Allies)
- GenusLepidoblepharis (scaly-eyed geckos)
- SpeciesLepidoblepharis xanthostigma (Litter Gecko)
About the Litter Gecko
Lepidoblepharis xanthostigma, also known as the yellow-spotted gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is found in Central America and north-western South America. L. xanthostigma is found in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.
L. xanthostigma is oviparous. Noble GK (1916). "Description of a New Eublepharid Lizard from Costa Rica". Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 29: 87–88. (Lathrogecko xanthostigma, new species). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Litter Gecko in Bastimentos Island National Marine 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 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 2 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 4 | Tenorio Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Corcovado National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Braulio Carrillo National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 9 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 10 | Manuel Antonio National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Litter Gecko in Bastimentos Island National Marine Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Litter Gecko sighting in Bastimentos Island National Marine Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Litter Gecko in Bastimentos Island National Marine Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Litter Gecko in Bastimentos Island National Marine Park in our monthly data.