Pseudogonatodes manessi


Pseudogonatodes manessi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.

Etymology

The specific name, manessi is in honor of American herpetologist Scott Jay Maness, who died fighting a wildfire in Florida.

Geographic range

Pseudogonatodes manessi is found in the Venezuelan states of Aragua and Miranda.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Pseudogonatodes manessi is forest, at altitudes of.

Description

Pseudogonatodes manessi may attain a snout-to-vent length of. Dorsally, it is dark brown. Ventrally, it is dark gray.

Behavior

Pseudogonatodes manessi is terrestrial.

Reproduction

Pseudogonatodes manessi is oviparous.