About Pachydactylus geitje (Sparrman, 1778)
Pachydactylus geitje, originally described by Sparrman in 1778, is a small, distinctly colorful, mottled gecko. Its body has a smooth, nearly silky texture, and is most often patterned with white spots that have dark edges. This species is typically ground-dwelling, found living among ground debris and underneath rocks. In areas further inland, it only occurs at higher elevations in the mountains, where rocky outcrops offer enough suitable hiding spots for the species. Pachydactylus geitje reproduces by laying a clutch of two very small eggs during the summer season.
