Brazilian pygmy gecko
Chatogekko amazonicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilySphaerodactylidae (Sphaeros and Allies)
- GenusChatogekko (Brazilian Pygmy Geckos)
- SpeciesChatogekko amazonicus (Brazilian pygmy gecko)
About the Brazilian pygmy gecko
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.
Andersson LG (1918). "New Lizards from South America. Collected by Nils Holmgren and A. Roman". Arkiv för Zoologi 1 (16): 1–9. (Sphærodactylus amazonicus, new species, pp. 1–2). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Brazilian pygmy gecko in Brownsberg Nature Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Brazilian pygmy gecko in Brownsberg Nature Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Brazilian pygmy gecko sighting in Brownsberg Nature Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Brazilian pygmy gecko in Brownsberg Nature Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Brazilian pygmy gecko in Brownsberg Nature Park in our monthly data.