Oldham's Bow-fingered Gecko
Cyrtodactylus oldhami
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusCyrtodactylus (Bent-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesCyrtodactylus oldhami (Oldham's Bow-fingered Gecko)
About the Oldham's Bow-fingered Gecko
Oldham's bow-fingered gecko (Cyrtodactylus oldhami) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to Myanmar and Thailand. Both the specific name, oldhami, and the common name, Oldham's bow-fingered gecko, are in honor of English plant collector Richard Oldham (1837–1864).
Cyrtodactylus oldhami is found in southern Myanmar and southern Thailand. The preferred natural habitat of Cyrtodactylus oldhami is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 150 m (490 ft). Cyrtodactylus oldhami may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6.5 cm (2.6 in), plus a tail 7.5 cm (3.0 in) long.
Cyrtodactylus oldhami is oviparous. Rösler, Herbert; Glaw, Frank (2008). "A new species of Cyrtodactylus Gray, 1827 (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from Malaysia including a literature survey of mensural and meristic data in the genus". Zootaxa 1729: 8–22.
Smith, Malcolm A. (1935). The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma. Reptilia and Amphibia. Vol. II.—Sauria. London: Secretary of State for India in Council. (Taylor and Francis, printers). xiii + 440 pp. + Plate... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Oldham's Bow-fingered Gecko in Khao Sok 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 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Oldham's Bow-fingered Gecko in Khao Sok National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Oldham's Bow-fingered Gecko sighting in Khao Sok National Park, based on 20 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Oldham's Bow-fingered Gecko in Khao Sok National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Oldham's Bow-fingered Gecko in Khao Sok National Park in our monthly data.