Southern Turnip-tailed Gecko
Thecadactylus solimoensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhyllodactylidae (Phyllodactylid Geckos)
- GenusThecadactylus (Turniptail Geckos)
- SpeciesThecadactylus solimoensis (Southern Turnip-tailed Gecko)
About the Southern Turnip-tailed Gecko
Thecadactylus solimoensis is a species of gecko described in 2007. It is often confused with T. rapicauda, the turnip-tailed gecko. This species is found at elevations of 120–200 m (390–660 ft) above sea level in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, southern Colombia and western Brazil, mostly within the headwaters of the Amazon river system. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Southern Turnip-tailed Gecko in Manu National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Southern Turnip-tailed Gecko in Manu National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Southern Turnip-tailed Gecko sighting in Manu National Park, based on 63 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Southern Turnip-tailed Gecko in Manu National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Southern Turnip-tailed Gecko in Manu National Park in our monthly data.