Farquhar Half-toed Gecko
Hemidactylus mercatorius
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusHemidactylus (House Geckos)
- SpeciesHemidactylus mercatorius (Farquhar Half-toed Gecko)
About the Farquhar Half-toed Gecko
The merchant gecko (Hemidactylus mercatorius) is a species of gecko. There has been confusion between it and Hemidactylus mabouia, making it difficult to establish the ranges of the species. While the Reptile Database gives Hemidactylus mercatorius a wide distribution in eastern Africa, the IUCN restricts its native distribution to Madagascar and some other islands in the Indian Ocean (the Comoros, Seychelles, Mayotte). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Farquhar Half-toed Gecko in Ranomafana 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 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | |
| 2 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Farquhar Half-toed Gecko in Ranomafana National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Farquhar Half-toed Gecko sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Farquhar Half-toed Gecko in Ranomafana National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Farquhar Half-toed Gecko in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.