Cape Gecko

Afrikaans name: Gewone Dwerg-geitjie

Cape Gecko

Photo © Steven Herbert

Lygodactylus capensis

Most of us are familiar with the Tropical House Gecko in our houses but we are not so familiar with this little chap. This is the Cape Gecko otherwise known as the Cape Dwarf Gecko.

The Cape Gecko reaches a total length of only 10 cm which is about 5 cm shorter than its house-dwelling cousin.

This gecko can be found on fallen branches, low vegetation and fences.

They mainly eat ants and termites.

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References and further reading

A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa - Author: Graham Alexander and Johan Marais - Year Published: 2007 - Page: 321

Bill Branch's Field Guide to the Snakes and Other Reptiles of Southern Africa - Author: Bill Branch - Year Published: 1988 - Page: 201

Field Guide to the Cradle of Humankind - Author: B. Hilton-Barber & Prof. L. R. Berger - Year Published: 2004 - Page: 176

Suburban Wildlife in KZN - Author: Jason Londt - Year Published: 2009 - Page: 100

Suburban Wildlife in KZN - Author: Jason Londt - Year Published: 2009 - Page: 102

The Reptiles of the Kruger National Park - Author: U. de V. Pienaar, WD Haacke and NHG Jacobsen - Year Published: 1983 - Page: 46