Gymnodactylus amarali
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| Gymnodactylus amarali | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Phyllodactylidae |
| Genus: | Gymnodactylus |
| Species: | G. amarali |
| Binomial name | |
| Gymnodactylus amarali Barbour, 1925 | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Gymnodactylus amarali is a species of gecko in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.[2] Their main consumption comes from termites that are found in their environment.
The specific name, amarali, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Afrânio Pompílio Gastos do Amaral.[3]