Geco Leopardo De Los Llanos
Gonatodes riveroi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilySphaerodactylidae (Sphaeros and Allies)
- GenusGonatodes
- SpeciesGonatodes riveroi (Geco Leopardo De Los Llanos)
About the Geco Leopardo De Los Llanos
Gonatodes riveroi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Colombia. The specific name, riveroi, is in honor of Venezuelan herpetologist Carlos Rivero-Blanco. G. riveroi is found in central Colombia in Boyacá Department, Cundinamarca Department, and Meta Department.
The preferred natural habitat of G. riveroi is forest, at altitudes of 230–1,200 m (750–3,940 ft). G. riveroi is moderately large for its genus. The maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) is 4.8 cm (1.9 in). G. riveroi is diurnal.
Sturaro MJ, Ávila-Pires TCS (2011). "Taxonomic revision of the geckos of the Gonatodes concinnatus complex (Squamata: Sphaerodactylidae), with description of two new species". Zootaxa 2869: 1–36. (Gonatodes riveroi, new species, pp. 26–28). (in English, with an abstract in Portuguese). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Geco Leopardo De Los Llanos in Sierra de la Macarena National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Sierra de la Macarena National Park
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |