Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko
Gymnodactylus darwinii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhyllodactylidae (Phyllodactylid Geckos)
- GenusGymnodactylus (Naked-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesGymnodactylus darwinii (Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko)
About the Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko
Gymnodactylus darwinii is a species of gecko in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Brazil. The specific name, darwinii, is in honor of English naturalist Charles Darwin. G. darwinii is found in eastern Brazil.
The preferred natural habitats of G. darwinii are forest and shrubland. Adults of G. darwinii have a snout-to-vent length of about 3.5 cm (1.4 in). G. darwinii preys upon isopods, orthopterans, and other small arthropods.
G. darwinii is oviparous. Communal nesting has been observed. Freire EMX (1998). "Diferençião geografica em Gymnodactylus darwinii (Gray, 1845) (Sauria, Gekkonidae)". Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia, Museu de Zoologia da Universidade de São Paulo 40 (20): 311–322. (in Portuguese).
Gray JE (1845). Catalogue of the Specimens of Lizards in the Collection of the British Museum. London: Trustees of the British Museum. (Edward Newman, printer). xxviii + 289 pp. (Cubinia darwinii, new species, p. 274). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko in Tijuca National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko in Tijuca National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko sighting in Tijuca National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko in Tijuca National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko in Tijuca National Park in our monthly data.