Eurydactylodes occidentalis

Eurydactylodes occidentalis, the western chameleon gecko, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Grande [Terre (New Caledonia)|Grande Terre] in New Caledonia.

Etymology

The word occidentalis, meaning "western", refers to the apparent restriction of the species along the west coast of South Province on Grande Terre.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. occidentalis is forest, at an altitude of.

Description

E. occidentalis is the smallest species in its genus. Its maximum recorded snout-to-vent length is only.

Reproduction

E. occidentalis is oviparous.