Galápagos Leaf-toed Gecko

Galápagos Leaf-toed Gecko

Phyllodactylus galapagensis

Silhouette: Jose Carlos Arenas-Monroy · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered Endemic
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Galápagos Islands
11 Verified sightings at Galápagos Islands From 2019 to 2026
11 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
June Best month highest sighting rate
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night

About the Galápagos Leaf-toed Gecko

The Galapagos leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus galapagensis) is a species of gecko. It is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Galápagos Islands 🇪🇨 Ecuador
<5%

More parks will be added in future updates.

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Galápagos Leaf-toed Gecko in Galápagos Islands?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Galápagos Leaf-toed Gecko sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Galápagos Leaf-toed Gecko in Galápagos Islands?

June has the highest sighting rate for Galápagos Leaf-toed Gecko in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.

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