Ptyodactylus


Ptyodactylus is a genus of geckos, which are commonly known as fan-fingered geckos.
The genus has 12 described species.

Geographic range and habitat

The genus Ptyodactylus is distributed across dry areas of Africa and the Middle East.

Description

The common name, fan-fingered geckos, is derived from the pattern of the straight toes which are splayed out like the pattern of a snowflake. The pads on the ventral surface of the toes are adhesive, and each toe has a retractable claw.

Species and subspecies

The following species and subspecies are recognized as being valid.