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This stunning close-up captures a Namib Sand Gecko, a tiny yet resilient desert dweller of Namibia’s dunes. Its translucent skin, striking eyes, and perfect adaptation to the arid environment make it a fascinating subject of nature photography.

A mesmerizing close-up of the Namib Sand Gecko, a nocturnal desert dweller perfectly adapted to the arid dunes of Namibia. Its translucent skin, reflective eyes, and delicate frame make it one of the most unique reptiles to explore in the vast desert landscape.

Oranjemund, Namibia

Sand gecko - Smamit Zutit
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Wahiba sands, Oman

The Gulf Sand Gecko (Pseudoceramodactylus khobarensis), or Sabkha Gecko as I like to call them, has been the no. 1 gecko I've wanted to see in Oman for some time. This remarkable little species is the sole member of its genus, making it monotypic.

What makes them so amazing to me is their adaptation to one of the most extreme environments on Earth, namely sabkha or salt flats. These areas are characterized by extraordinary salinity, high temperatures, and sparse vegetation. Sabkhas are found along the coast, where they are often influenced by marine waters, but also further inland, and the Gulf Sand Gecko is found in both types in the Persian Gulf countires

Up until recently, these geckos were known in Oman only from coastal sabkhas along the east coast, but the 400km+ gap between here and the UAE has recently been filled with additional records from the interior desert. Fascinatingly, genetic analysis indicates little differentiation between populations, suggesting gene flow and a more widespread distribution.

Lots to be learned from this interesting gecko on a spatial scale - but the macro details should not be overlooked, either!

For the record, this photo is completely in situ, i.e. the gecko was not disturbed. I buried my camera in the sand to get the lens at eye level and continued when it decided it had enough of my disturbance.