Namib Giant Ground Gecko
Chondrodactylus angulifer
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusChondrodactylus (Comb-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesChondrodactylus angulifer (Namib Giant Ground Gecko)
About the Namib Giant Ground Gecko
Chondrodactylus angulifer, also known as the common giant ground gecko, the South African ground gecko, or the Namib sand gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to southern Africa.
Chondrodactylus angulifer is found in Namibia, southernmost Botswana, and western South Africa. Chondrodactylus angulifer is a medium sized gecko. Adults average 7 to 9 cm (2.8 to 3.5 in) snout-to-vent length (SVL). The record size is a male 11.3 cm (4.4 in) SVL.
An adult female C. angulifer may lay a clutch of one or two eggs. The eggs are almost spherical, 18 by 16 mm (0.71 by 0.63 in). Each hatchling is approximately 7 cm (2.8 in) total length (including tail). There are two subspecies which are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
Chondrodactylus angulifer subsp. angulifer W. Peters, 1870 Chondrodactylus angulifer subsp. namibensis Haacke, 1976 Haacke WD (1976). "The burrowing geckos of southern Africa, 4 (Reptilia: Gekkonidae). Annotated taxonomic account (cont.) E. Genus Chondrodactylus Peters". Annals of the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Namib Giant Ground 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 | |
| 2 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Namib Giant Ground Gecko in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Namib Giant Ground Gecko sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 39 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Namib Giant Ground Gecko in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Namib Giant Ground Gecko in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.