Cape Thick-toed Gecko

Cape Thick-toed Gecko

Pachydactylus capensis

Silhouette: Emmanuel Jimenez · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Garden Route National Park
2 Verified sightings at Garden Route National Park From 2019 to 2026
6 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night

About the Cape Thick-toed Gecko

Pachydactylus capensis, also known as Cape gecko or Cape thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found in southern Africa. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Garden Route National Park

Cradock Thick-toed Gecko
LC

Cradock Thick-toed Gecko

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Pachydactylus geitje

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Cape Dwarf Gecko
LC

Cape Dwarf Gecko

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Lygodactylus capensis

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Marbled Leaf-toed Gecko
LC

Marbled Leaf-toed Gecko

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Afrogecko porphyreus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Tropical House Gecko

Tropical House Gecko

🌙 Nocturnal Reptile

Hemidactylus mabouia

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
2 Garden Route National Park 🇿🇦 South Africa
Insufficient data
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