Brazilian pygmy gecko
Chatogekko amazonicus (Andersson, 1918)
Names
| English | Brazilian pygmy gecko |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | 亚马逊鞘趾虎 |
| Scientific name | Chatogekko amazonicus (Andersson, 1918) |
About this species
The Brazilian pygmy gecko (Chatogekko amazonicus) is a species of South American lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is monotypic in the genus Chatogekko. It grows to a maximum total length (including tail) of only 24 millimetres (0.94 in). It is found in leaf litter on the forest floor, and preys on springtails and mites. The species is oviparous.
The gecko's skin is superhydrophobic as a result of tiny hairs on its surface, allowing Chatogekko amazonicus to be able to avoid drowning in rainstorms despite its small size, and even float on water.
The following cladogram presented by Gamble et al. in 2011 represents phylogenetic relationships among the genera of sphaerodactyl geckos which were recognized as being valid at that time.
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Chatogekko amazonicus is een hagedis die behoort tot de gekko's en de familie Sphaerodactylidae.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Squamata |
| Family | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus | Chatogekko |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini37
- Brokopondo12
- Para1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
