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Banded Leaf-toed Gecko (Hemidactylus fasciatus)

Banded Leaf-toed Gecko

Hemidactylus fasciatus

About the Banded Leaf-toed Gecko

The banded leaf-toed gecko (Hemidactylus fasciatus) is a species of gecko. It is found in western Africa. It's a fairly large gecko recognizable to its almost transverse dorsal bands. It is generally found in the forest where it hides during the day under tree bark.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Banded Leaf-toed Gecko?

The scientific name of the Banded Leaf-toed Gecko is Hemidactylus fasciatus.

How many Banded Leaf-toed Gecko sightings have been recorded?

74 observations of the Banded Leaf-toed Gecko have been recorded on iNaturalist.

74 observations on iNaturalist
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