Gonatodes alexandermendesi


Gonatodes alexandermendesi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is indigenous to northern South America.

Etymology

The specific name, alexandermendesi, is in honor of Guyanese businessman Alexander Mendes for his aid to visiting naturalists.

Geographic range

Gonatodes alexandermendesi is found in Guyana and Venezuela.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Gonatodes alexandermendesi is forest, at altitudes of.

Behavior

Gonatodes alexandermendesi is diurnal.

Description

Gonatodes alexandermendesi may attain a snout-to-vent length of. It has a very elongate spine on the supraciliary flap above the eye.

Reproduction

Gonatodes alexandermendesi is oviparous.