Nyika Gecko

Nyika Gecko

Hemidactylus squamulatus

Silhouette: Alex Slavenko · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Ruaha National Park
1 Verified sightings at Ruaha National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)

About the Nyika Gecko

Hemidactylus squamulatus, also known as Tornier's leaf-toed gecko or Nyika gecko, is a species of gecko. It is found in eastern Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania). Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Ruaha National Park

Tropical House Gecko

Tropical House Gecko

🌙 Nocturnal Reptile

Hemidactylus mabouia

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Cape Dwarf Gecko
LC

Cape Dwarf Gecko

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Lygodactylus capensis

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Warty Thick-toed Gecko
LC

Warty Thick-toed Gecko

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Elasmodactylus tuberculosus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Banded Velvet Gecko
LC

Banded Velvet Gecko

Reptile

Homopholis fasciata

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Ruaha National Park 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Insufficient data
2 Masai Mara National Reserve 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
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