Colombian Dwarf Gecko
Lepidoblepharis miyatai
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilySphaerodactylidae (Sphaeros and Allies)
- GenusLepidoblepharis (scaly-eyed geckos)
- SpeciesLepidoblepharis miyatai (Colombian Dwarf Gecko)
About the Colombian Dwarf Gecko
Lepidoblepharis miyatai is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Colombia. The specific name, miyatai, is in honor of American herpetologist Kenneth Ichiro Miyata (1951–1983).
L. miyatai is found in Magdalena Department, Colombia. The holotype of Lepidoblepharis miyatai has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 20 mm (0.79 in) and a broken tail. Lepidoblepharis miyatai is a unique sphaerodactyline gecko which occurs in dry coastal thorn forest of the Department of Magdalena, northern Colombia (Lamar 1985).
L. miyatai is oviparous. Lamar, William W. (1985). "A New Lepidoblepharis (Sauria: Gekkonidae) from the North Coast of Colombia". Herpetologica 41 (2): 128–132. (Lepidoblepharis miyatai, new species). Montes-Correa, Andrés Camilo; Jiménez-Bolaño, Juan David; Medina-Rangel, Guido Fabián; Rivas, Gilson A.; Granda-Rodríguez, Hernán D.; Saboyá-Acosta, Liliana P; Renjifo, Juan Manuel (2018). "Geographic distribution and habitat use of Lepidoblepharis miyatai (Squamata: Sphaerodactylidae), with comments on the taxonomic... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Colombian Dwarf Gecko in Tayrona National Natural 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 | Tayrona National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Colombian Dwarf Gecko in Tayrona National Natural Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Colombian Dwarf Gecko sighting in Tayrona National Natural Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Colombian Dwarf Gecko in Tayrona National Natural Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Colombian Dwarf Gecko in Tayrona National Natural Park in our monthly data.