What are the chances of seeing a Southern Palm Gecko in Guangzhou?
With luck
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Southern Palm Gecko sighting in Guangzhou on a given day, based on 66 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 6th most-seen of the 28 reptiles we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 40%, and over a week to about 60%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Southern Palm Gecko in Guangzhou?
June
In that month about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Southern Palm Gecko in Guangzhou on a given day, against under 5% in February, the lowest month. That is one of Guangzhou's wettest months, with about 330 mm of rain against 30 mm in December.
Is Guangzhou the best place to see a Southern Palm Gecko?
4th of 4
Of the 4 cities where we can rate Southern Palm Gecko sightings, Guangzhou ranks 4th at about 10%. The best odds are in Hong Kong (China, about 40%), Tuen Mun (China, about 20%) and Zhuhai [Macau] (China, about 20%).
Where does the Southern Palm Gecko sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Southern Palm Gecko is recorded against all the reptiles logged in Guangzhou (66 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.