Pachydactylus (Palmatogecko) rangei
Webfooted Gecko

Web-footed geckos are uniquely adapted to the sandy environment of the Namibian desert of Southern Africa. The webbed feet of this species are unique in the gecko world and allow this gecko to easily traverse the soft sands of its native habitat. This small gecko may appear somewhat fragile, but is surprisingly tough. In their native habitat, they have been observed active at temperatures barely above freezing! They have recently been reclassified as members of the Pachydactylus genus, but the old moniker of Palmatogecko still seems to be quite widely used. In addition to the unique toes, the eyes of this species are spectacular.

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