Nyika Gecko
Hemidactylus squamulatus
Silhouette: Alex Slavenko · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusHemidactylus (House Geckos)
- SpeciesHemidactylus squamulatus (Nyika Gecko)
1 Verified sightings at Masai Mara National Reserve From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Nyika Gecko
Hemidactylus squamulatus, also known as Tornier's leaf-toed gecko or Nyika gecko, is a species of gecko. It is found in eastern Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Nyika Gecko in Masai Mara National Reserve
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Masai Mara National Reserve
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |