Lygodactylus is a genus of diurnal geckos with 82 species. They are commonly referred to as dwarf geckos. They are mainly found in Africa and Madagascar although two species are found in South America. Lygodactylus picturatus, the best known species, is found in Kenya and commonly known as the white-headed dwarf gecko. Recently, illegal importation from Tanzania of brightly colored, Lygodactylus williamsi, known as electric blue geckos, has been gaining attention for Lygodactylus geckos in the reptile trade.
Blanc's dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to central Madagascar. They are the least known species of dwarf geckos in Madagascar. Blanc's dwarf geckos are one out of eleven gecko species that are protected in Madagascar. Hence, collecting them is only allowed with an appropriate permit.
Lygodactylus williamsi is a critically endangered species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to a small area of Tanzania. Common names include turquoise dwarf gecko, William's dwarf gecko and, in the pet trade, electric blue gecko or electric blue day gecko.
The western dwarf gecko, also known commonly as Guibé's dwarf day gecko, is a small species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
The Ambilobe dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to Madagascar.
Lygodactylus grandisonae, also known commonly as Bunty's dwarf gecko, Grandison's dwarf gecko, and the Kenya dwarf gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
The granite dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to the Limpopo Province in South Africa.
Lygodactylus keniensis, also known as Parker's dwarf gecko or Kenya dwarf gecko, is a species of gecko found in northern Kenya, southern Somalia, southern Ethiopia, and eastern Uganda.
The Malagasy dwarf gecko, also known commonly as Klemmer's dwarf gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae.
The Madagascar dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to Madagascar.
Günther's dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to Madagascar.
The Makgabeng dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to South Africa.
Lygodactylus ocellatus, also known as the ocellated dwarf gecko or spotted dwarf gecko, is a species of gecko endemic to South Africa and Eswatini.
The robust dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to southern Madagascar.
The thin dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to northern Madagascar.
Scortecci's dwarf gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to East Africa.
Mocquard's dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to Madagascar and Europa Island.
The Waterberg dwarf gecko is a species of gecko endemic to Limpopo in South Africa.
Bons's dwarf day gecko or Bons' dwarf day gecko is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Malawi.
Lygodactylus laterimaculatus is a species of gecko endemic to Kenya and Tanzania. It is sometimes considered conspecific with Scheffler's dwarf gecko.
