Kaokoland thicktoed gecko
Introduction: Kaokoland thick-toed geckos (Pachydactylus oreophilus) shelter in large rocks, emerging at night from rock cracks to forage on vertical rock faces. They are a medium-sized gecko with a large head. The tail is longer than the body.
Distribution: Semi-desert regions from the Brandberg Mountain extending northwards to the Kunene River and far-western reaches of Kaokoland.
Diet: Small insects.
Colouring: The grey-brown back is decorated with scattered dark blotches.
Breeding: Females lay clutches of 2 eggs.
Size: SVL 40 to 50mm. Max SVL 57mm.
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