Pachydactylus


Pachydactylus is a genus of insectivorous geckos, lizards in the family Gekkonidae. The genus is endemic to Africa, and member species are commonly known as thick-toed geckos.

Description

The genus Pachydactylus is characterised by dilated toe tips, usually with undivided scansors. Body scales are small, granular and non-overlapping, with scattered, large keeled tubercles.

Behavior

Most, if not all, species of Pachydactylus are nocturnal.

Habitat

Pachydactylus species live in a diverse range of habitats.

Diet

s of the genus Pachydactylus feed mainly on arthropods.

Geographic range

The geographic range of the genus Pachydactylus is centred on Southern Africa, with some species reaching East Africa, the northernmost limit of their distribution.

Species

There are 57 species that are recognized as being valid:
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Pachydactylus.