Gymnodactylus darwinii

Gymnodactylus darwinii is a species of gecko in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.^[2]

Gymnodactylus darwinii
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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)
Synonyms[2]
Cubinia darwinii Gray, 1845 Gymnodactylus girardi Steindachner, 1869 Gonatodes helgae Amaral, 1950 Gymnodactylus geckoides darwinii — Vanzolini, 1953 Gymnodactylus darwinii — Vanzolini, 1982

Etymology

The specific name, darwinii, is in honor of English naturalist Charles Darwin.^[3]

Geographic range

G. darwinii is found in eastern Brazil.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of G. darwinii are forest and shrubland.^[1]

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]

Reproduction

G. darwinii is oviparous.^[2] Communal nesting has been observed.^[1]