Thick Tail Gecko
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Thick Tail Gecko

Phelsuma mutabilis

Silhouette: SeismicShrimp · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered Endemic
Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely
at Berenty Reserve
10 Verified sightings at Berenty Reserve From 2019 to 2026
12 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
April Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 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 →

Closest Relatives at Berenty Reserve

Modest Day Gecko
LC Endemic

Modest Day Gecko

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Phelsuma modesta

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Gold Dust Day Gecko

Gold Dust Day Gecko

🌙 Nocturnal Reptile

Phelsuma laticauda

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Mocquard's Madagascar Ground Gecko
LC Endemic

Mocquard's Madagascar Ground Gecko

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Paroedura bastardi

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Madagascar Ground Gecko
LC Endemic

Madagascar Ground Gecko

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Paroedura picta

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Tulear Velvet Gecko
LC

Tulear Velvet Gecko

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Blaesodactylus sakalava

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Berenty Reserve 🇲🇬 Madagascar
~60%
2 Ankarafantsika National Park 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Thick Tail Gecko in Berenty Reserve?

About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Thick Tail Gecko sighting in Berenty Reserve, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Thick Tail Gecko in Berenty Reserve?

April has the highest sighting rate for Thick Tail Gecko in Berenty Reserve in our monthly data.

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