Painted Dwarf Gecko
Lygodactylus picturatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusLygodactylus (Afro-Neotropical Dwarf Geckos)
- SpeciesLygodactylus picturatus (Painted Dwarf Gecko)
About the Painted Dwarf Gecko
The white-headed dwarf gecko or painted dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus picturatus) is a species of Lygodactylus gecko widely distributed in Africa. One subspecies is recognized, in addition to the nominate one: Lygodactylus picturatus sudanensis Loveridge, 1935, the Sudani dwarf gecko. The species Lygodactylus luteopicturatus was synonymized with L. picturatus in 2004. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Painted Dwarf Gecko in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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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 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Selous Game Reserve | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 6 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 8 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 9 | Tarangire National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Serengeti National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 11 | Masai Mara National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Painted Dwarf Gecko in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Painted Dwarf Gecko sighting in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Painted Dwarf Gecko in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
October has the highest sighting rate for Painted Dwarf Gecko in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in our monthly data.