Shieldhead Gecko
Gonatodes caudiscutatus
Silhouette: Jose Carlos Arenas-Monroy · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilySphaerodactylidae (Sphaeros and Allies)
- GenusGonatodes
- SpeciesGonatodes caudiscutatus (Shieldhead Gecko)
34 Verified sightings at Galápagos Islands From 2019 to 2026
63 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
November Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Shieldhead Gecko
The shieldhead gecko (Gonatodes caudiscutatus) is a species of lizard in the Sphaerodactylidae family native to Ecuador and Colombia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Shieldhead Gecko in Galápagos Islands
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Galápagos Islands | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Shieldhead Gecko in Galápagos Islands?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Shieldhead Gecko sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 34 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Shieldhead Gecko in Galápagos Islands?
November has the highest sighting rate for Shieldhead Gecko in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.