Gymnodactylus darwinii
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| Gymnodactylus darwinii | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Phyllodactylidae |
| Genus: | Gymnodactylus |
| Species: | G. darwinii |
| Binomial name | |
| Gymnodactylus darwinii (Gray, 1845) | |
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Gymnodactylus darwinii is a species of gecko in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.[2]
The specific name, darwinii, is in honor of English naturalist Charles Darwin.[3]
Geographic range
G. darwinii is found in eastern Brazil.[2]
Habitat
Description
Adults of G. darwinii have a snout-to-vent length of about 3.5 cm (1.4 in).[1]
Diet
G. darwinii preys upon isopods, orthopterans, and other small arthropods.[1]
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