Bradfield's Dwarf Gecko
Lygodactylus bradfieldi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusLygodactylus (Afro-Neotropical Dwarf Geckos)
- SpeciesLygodactylus bradfieldi (Bradfield's Dwarf Gecko)
About the Bradfield's Dwarf Gecko
Bradfield's dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus bradfieldi) is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Southern Africa. L. bradfieldi is native to southern Angola, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and the Republic of South Africa.
The specific name, bradfieldi, is in honor of R.D. Bradfield (1882–1949), who was a South African farmer and naturalist. The preferred natural habitats of L. bradfieldi are desert and savanna. L. bradfieldi may attain a snout-to-vent length of 3 cm (1.2 in). Dorsally, it is grayish brown, with white and black stripes. Ventrally, it is cream-colored.
L. bradfieldi is oviparous. Branch, Bill (2004). Field Guide to Snakes and other Reptiles of Southern Africa. Third Revised edition, Second impression. Sanibel Island, Florida: Ralph Curtis Books. 399 pp. ISBN 0-88359-042-5. (Lygodactylus bradfieldi, p. 246 + Plate 91).
Broadley DG (1991). "Geographical Distribution: Lygodactylus bradfieldi Hewitt 1932". Journal of the Herpetological Association of Africa 39 (1): 19. Hewitt J (1932). "Some New Species and Subspecies... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bradfield's Dwarf Gecko in Namib-Naukluft 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 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 4 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 5 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bradfield's Dwarf Gecko in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bradfield's Dwarf Gecko sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bradfield's Dwarf Gecko in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Bradfield's Dwarf Gecko in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.