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Pseudogonatodes manessi
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pseudogonatodes manessi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.[2]
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Etymology
The specific name, manessi is in honor of American herpetologist Scott Jay Maness (1948–1981), who died fighting a wildfire in Florida.[3]
Geographic range
Pseudogonatodes manessi is found in the Venezuelan states of Aragua and Miranda.[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Pseudogonatodes manessi is forest, at altitudes of 500–1,330 m (1,640–4,360 ft).[1]
Description
Pseudogonatodes manessi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 38 mm (1.5 in). Dorsally, it is dark brown. Ventrally, it is dark gray.[4]
Behavior
Pseudogonatodes manessi is terrestrial.[1]
Reproduction
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