| Gonatodes riveroi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Gonatodes |
| Species: | G. riveroi |
| Binomial name | |
| Gonatodes riveroi Sturaro & Ávila-Pires, 2011 | |
Gonatodes riveroi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.
The specific name, riveroi, is in honor of Venezuelan herpetologist Carlos Rivero-Blanco.
G. riveroi is found in central Colombia in Boyacá Department, Cundinamarca Department, and Meta Department.
The preferred natural habitat of G. riveroi is forest, at altitudes of 230–1,200 m (750–3,940 ft).
G. riveroi is moderately large for its genus. The maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) is 4.8 cm (1.9 in).
G. riveroi is diurnal.