More diurnal than Ptyodactylus hasselquistii. Regularly seen in open situations during the day, where it lies in wait for potential prey. In winter it can often be seen sunning close to a safe retreat. Frankenberg (1978) qualifies it as "diurno-nocturnal." However, much of the apparent diurnal 'activity' probably only involves thermoregulatory behavior. Vocalization consists of a series of loud clicks. Apparently becomes more diurnal in areas where it coexists with P. h. hasselquistii.
Least Concern
Medium-sized slender species. Maximum SVL 87 mm. Head rather broad and relatively high; snout moderately long and broad. Rostral, 3 nasals, and the first supralabial enter the nostril. Limbs and digits relatively long and thick. Terminal pads on digits medium or large, each having an average of 20 lamellae below. 118-151 scales at mid-body . Dorsal tubercles are indistinctly keeled. Tail slender, shorter than SVL. Color varies greatly according to surroundings, but is generally light sandy gray. Pattern composed of a series of large whitish marks along dorsal mid-line interspersed with dark blotches; these extend as alternating dark and light bands on the tail. On the flanks there are dark and light round spots. Head with similar but smaller spotting.
Northern part of the Eastern Desert (southernmost record from Gebel El Shayeb), north to about Ismailia. In North Sinai it is widespread throughout the lowland hilly country, while in the south it is largely confined to areas above 800 m.
Northeastern Egypt, north to southern Syria, and east to Jordan.
Inhabits mountainous and hilly country within the Irano-Turanian/Mediterranean region. It is found on vertical rocky surfaces, boulders, under ledges, and in caves.
Common throughout Egyptian range.
The Sinai fan-fingered gecko (Ptyodactylus guttatus) is a species of gecko. It is found in Egypt and the Middle East.[2]
The Sinai fan-fingered gecko (Ptyodactylus guttatus) is a species of gecko. It is found in Egypt and the Middle East.
