Pachydactylus capensis, also known as Cape gecko or Cape thick-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is found in southern Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cape Thick-toed Gecko being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pachydactylus affinis
- Pachydactylus vansoni
- Heteronotia binoei
- Pachydactylus punctatus
- Pachydactylus weberi
- Gehyra lazelli
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Gekkonidae
- Genus
- Pachydactylus
- Species
- Pachydactylus capensis
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