Large-scaled gecko
Pachydactylus scutatus
Silhouette: Emmanuel Jimenez · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusPachydactylus (Typical Thick-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesPachydactylus scutatus (Large-scaled gecko)
4 Verified sightings at Etosha National Park From 2019 to 2026
4 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Large-scaled gecko
Pachydactylus scutatus, also known as the large-scaled gecko or shielded thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found in Namibia, South Africa, and Angola. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Large-scaled gecko in Etosha National Park
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Bradfield's Dwarf Gecko
Lygodactylus bradfieldi
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Rhoptropus barnardi
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Rhoptropus boultoni
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Lawrence's Dwarf Gecko
Lygodactylus lawrencei
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Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko
Chondrodactylus bibronii
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
More parks will be added in future updates.