Rough-tailed Gecko
Cyrtopodion scabrum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusCyrtopodion (Thin-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesCyrtopodion scabrum (Rough-tailed Gecko)
About the Rough-tailed Gecko
Cyrtopodion scabrum, also known as the rough-tailed gecko, rough bent-toed gecko, rough-tailed bowfoot gecko, common tuberculate ground gecko, or keeled gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to West Asia, South Asia and parts of North Africa.
Cyrtopodion basoglui is considered conspecific with Cyrtopodion scabrum. Because Cyrtopodion scabrum was originally described in 1827 and Cyrtodactylus basoglui was described in 1982, Cyrtodactylus basoglui is a junior synonym of Cyrtopodion scabrum.
C. scabrum is found in West Asia (Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen), South Asia (Afghanistan, India and Pakistan) and parts of North Africa (Egypt and Sudan, though the latter's origin is uncertain). It is possibly extinct in Eritrea, though its origin is uncertain in this region, and an introduced population is present in Iran and the United States (Texas).
In the United States, C. scabrum has been introduced in Nevada, Arizona and Texas. A breeding population has been established in Galveston, Texas, in the area... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rough-tailed Gecko in Death Valley 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 | Joshua Tree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rough-tailed Gecko in Death Valley National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rough-tailed Gecko sighting in Death Valley National Park, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rough-tailed Gecko in Death Valley National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Rough-tailed Gecko in Death Valley National Park in our monthly data.