Shieldhead Gecko
Gonatodes caudiscutatus
Silhouette: Jose Carlos Arenas-Monroy · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilySphaerodactylidae (Sphaeros and Allies)
- GenusGonatodes
- SpeciesGonatodes caudiscutatus (Shieldhead Gecko)
24 Verified sightings at Machalilla National Park From 2019 to 2026
63 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
March 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 Machalilla National Park
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 Machalilla National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Shieldhead Gecko sighting in Machalilla National Park, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Shieldhead Gecko in Machalilla National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Shieldhead Gecko in Machalilla National Park in our monthly data.