Brilliant South American gecko

Brilliant South American gecko
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Gekkota
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Gonatodes
Species:
G. ceciliae
Binomial name
Gonatodes ceciliae

The brilliant South American gecko (Gonatodes ceciliae), also known commonly as the brilliant clawed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is native to northern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, ceciliae, is in honor of Cecilia Donoso-Barros, who is the daughter of Chilean herpetologist Roberto Donoso-Barros.

Geographic range

Gonatodes ceciliae is found in Trinidad and Venezuela.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Gonatodes ceciliae is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 900 m (3,000 ft).

Description

Only males of Gonatodes ceciliae have brilliant coloration. Females are grayish brown, with darker blotches.

Behavior

Gonatodes ceciliae is diurnal.

Diet

Gonatodes ceciliae preys upon small arthropods and small snails.

Reproduction

Gonatodes ceciliae is oviparous.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Rivas, G.; Schargel, W.; Murphy, J. (2016). "Gonatodes ceciliae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T66083097A66083107. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T66083097A66083107.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Gonatodes ceciliae, p. 50)
  3. 1 2 3 Gonatodes ceciliae at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database
  4. ↑ "Gonatodes ceciliae (Variegated Gecko)" (PDF). Sta.uwi.edu. Retrieved 9 April 2022.

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