Chobe Dwarf Gecko
Lygodactylus chobiensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusLygodactylus (Afro-Neotropical Dwarf Geckos)
- SpeciesLygodactylus chobiensis (Chobe Dwarf Gecko)
About the Chobe Dwarf Gecko
The Okavango dwarf gecko or Chobe dwarf gecko (Lygodactylus chobiensis) is a species of gecko found along the Chobe and Zambesi Rivers and into the Okavango Delta, and into Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia. A large dwarf gecko (normally 25–30 mm in snout–vent length) with males being slightly larger than the females. It has a blue-grey back covered with large pale spots and a yellow belly. The male throat may be black or pale yellow and has two dark chevrons.
They mature at around 9 months and have a lifespan of 18 months. The Okavango dwarf gecko is normally arboreal and can found on tree trunks and sometimes buildings of the tropical savanna and flooded grasslands. It prefers to forage high up in trees and can often be found on acacia, baobab and mopane trees.
Their diet is mainly ants and termites. Reproduction occurs throughout the year and two hard-shelled eggs (5 × 6.5 mm) are laid every 8 weeks beneath the tree bark or in disused termite mound. The eggs hatch in about 125 days and the young geckos are about 30 mm in length. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chobe Dwarf Gecko in South Luangwa 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 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 2 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 3 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 4 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 5 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 6 | Lower Zambezi National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 7 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 8 | Liwonde National Park | 🇲🇼 Malawi | |
| 9 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chobe Dwarf Gecko in South Luangwa National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Chobe Dwarf Gecko sighting in South Luangwa National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chobe Dwarf Gecko in South Luangwa National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Chobe Dwarf Gecko in South Luangwa National Park in our monthly data.