Lygodactylus chobiensis Fitzsimons, 1932

Common Name & Size Classification

Lygodactylus chobiensis Fitzsimons, 1932, also called the Okavango dwarf gecko, is a large dwarf gecko.

Snout-Vent Length

Adults normally measure 25 to 30 mm in snout–vent length, with males growing slightly larger than females.

Body Coloration

This species has a blue-grey back covered in large pale spots, and a yellow belly.

Male Throat Markings

Male geckos may have a black or pale yellow throat marked with two dark chevrons.

Maturity & Lifespan

Individuals reach maturity at around 9 months old, and have a total lifespan of 18 months.

Habitat Type

This gecko is typically arboreal, living in tropical savanna and flooded grasslands.

Microhabitat Occupation

It is most often found on tree trunks, and sometimes on human-built structures.

Foraging & Host Tree Preference

It prefers to forage high in trees, and is commonly found on acacia, baobab, and mopane trees.

Reproduction Period

Lygodactylus chobiensis reproduces year-round.

Clutch Characteristics

Females lay a clutch of two hard-shelled eggs measuring 5 × 6.5 mm every 8 weeks.

Egg Laying Sites

Eggs are laid under tree bark or inside disused termite mounds.

Incubation & Hatchling Size

The eggs hatch after approximately 125 days, and newly hatched young geckos are about 30 mm in length.