Pointed Thick-toed Gecko
Pachydactylus punctatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusPachydactylus (Typical Thick-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesPachydactylus punctatus (Pointed Thick-toed Gecko)
About the Pointed Thick-toed Gecko
Pachydactylus punctatus, also known as the pointed thick-toed gecko or speckled thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found in southern Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Zambia, and southern Democratic Republic of the Congo). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Pointed Thick-toed Gecko in Etosha 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 5 | Lower Zambezi National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 6 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 7 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 8 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pointed Thick-toed Gecko in Etosha National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Pointed Thick-toed Gecko sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pointed Thick-toed Gecko in Etosha National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Pointed Thick-toed Gecko in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.