Stevenson's Dwarf Gecko
Lygodactylus stevensoni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusLygodactylus (Afro-Neotropical Dwarf Geckos)
- SpeciesLygodactylus stevensoni (Stevenson's Dwarf Gecko)
About the Stevenson's Dwarf Gecko
Stevenson's dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus stevensoni) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to southern Africa. The specific name, stevensoni, is in honor of James Stevenson-Hamilton, the "father" of Kruger National Park.
L. stevensoni is found in northeastern South Africa and southwestern Zimbabwe. The preferred natural habitat of L. stevensoni is wooded granite-hills, where it is found on rocks and beneath the bark of dead trees. Adults of L. stevensoni have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in).
L. stevensoni is oviparous. Hewitt J (1926). "Descriptions of some new species of batrachians and lizards from South Africa". Annals of the Natal Museum, Pietermaritzburg 5: 435–448. (Lygodactylus stevensoni, new species).
Röll B, Pröhl H, Hoffmann K-P (2010). "Multigene phylogenetic analysis of Lygodactylus dwarf geckos (Squamata: Gekkonidae)". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 56 (1): 327–335. Rösler H (2000). "Kommentierte Liste der rezent, subrezent und fossil bekannten Geckotaxa (Reptilia: Gekkonomorpha)". Gekkota... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Stevenson's Dwarf Gecko in Kruger 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 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Stevenson's Dwarf Gecko in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Stevenson's Dwarf Gecko sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Stevenson's Dwarf Gecko in Kruger National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Stevenson's Dwarf Gecko in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.