South American gecko


The South American gecko is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology

The specific name, eladioi, is in honor of Brazilian zoologist Eladio da Cruz Lima.

Geographic range

Gonatodes eladioi is found in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Pará.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of G. eladioi is forest.

Description

Gonatodes eladioi may attain a snout-to-vent length of.

Behavior

Gonatodes eladioi is diurnal.

Reproduction

Gonatodes eladioi is oviparous.