Cape Cross Thick-toed Gecko
Pachydactylus kochii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusPachydactylus (Typical Thick-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesPachydactylus kochii (Cape Cross Thick-toed Gecko)
About the Cape Cross Thick-toed Gecko
The Cape Cross thick-toed gecko (Pachydactylus kochii), also known commonly as Koch's gecko and Koch's thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to southern Africa. The specific name, kochii, is in honor of Austrian-born South African entomologist Charles Koch.
P. kochii is found in Namibia and in South Africa (southern Namaqualand). The preferred natural habitats of P. kochii are desert and savanna, at altitudes of 10–800 m (33–2,625 ft). Adults of P. kochii have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4–5 cm (1.6–2.0 in). The body is slender. Dorsally, the ground color is grayish with a lavender tinge, and there are five reddish-brown crossbands. Ventrally it is white.
P. kochii is terrestrial. It shelters in burrows dug by other animals. P. kochii is oviparous. Bauer AM, Lamb T (2005). "Phylogenetic relationships of southern African geckos in the Pachydactylus group (Squamata: Gekkonidae)". African Journal of Herpetology 54 (2): 105–129. (Colopus kochii, new combination, p. 105).
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Recent sightings of Cape Cross Thick-toed 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cape Cross Thick-toed Gecko in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cape Cross Thick-toed Gecko sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cape Cross Thick-toed Gecko in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Cape Cross Thick-toed Gecko in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.