Balu Bow-fingered Gecko
Cyrtodactylus baluensis
Silhouette: Jose Carlos Arenas-Monroy · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusCyrtodactylus (Bent-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesCyrtodactylus baluensis (Balu Bow-fingered Gecko)
About the Balu Bow-fingered Gecko
The Balu bow-fingered gecko or Besar Island bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus baluensis) is a species of gecko endemic to Borneo. It is known from Brunei, Sarawak and Sabah (Malaysia), and East Kalimantan (Indonesia). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Balu Bow-fingered Gecko in Kinabalu 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Balu Bow-fingered Gecko in Kinabalu Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Balu Bow-fingered Gecko sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 71 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Balu Bow-fingered Gecko in Kinabalu Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Balu Bow-fingered Gecko in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.