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Basic information

Pachydactylus rangei

Namib Dune Gecko

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyGeckos
GenusThick-toed geckos
Czech name
Gekon zázračný
English name
Namib Dune Gecko
Alternative names
Namib Sand Gecko, Namib Web-footed gecko, Namibgecko, Sandgecko, Schwimmfußgecko, Web-footed Gecko, Wüstengecko
Synonyms
Palmatogecko rangei, Syndactylosaura schultzei
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Desert
Microhabitat
Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 80 mm
Body mass
max 10.2 g
Hatchling mass
~0.55 g
Offspring SVL
max 25 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 8.8 years
Activity
Nocturnal
Body temperature
14.9–15 °C
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Reproduction and development

Age at maturity
1–1 years
Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
2–2 individuals
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase