Gonatodes riveroi

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Gonatodes riveroi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Infraorder: Gekkota
Family: Sphaerodactylidae
Genus: Gonatodes
Species:
G. riveroi
Binomial name
Gonatodes riveroi

Gonatodes riveroi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.[2]

The specific name, riveroi, is in honor of Venezuelan herpetologist Carlos Rivero-Blanco.[2]

Geographic range

G. riveroi is found in central Colombia in Boyacá Department, Cundinamarca Department, and Meta Department.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of G. riveroi is forest, at altitudes of 230–1,200 m (750–3,940 ft).[1]

Description

G. riveroi is moderately large for its genus. The maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) is 4.8 cm (1.9 in).[2]

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