The Brazilian pygmy gecko (Chatogekko amazonicus) is a species of South American lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is monotypic in the genus Chatogekko. It grows to a maximum total length (including tail) of only 24 millimetres (0.94 in). It is found in leaf litter on the forest floor, and preys on springtails and mites. The species is oviparous.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Brazilian pygmy gecko being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Coleodactylus meridionalis
- Pseudogonatodes guianensis
- Lepidoblepharis sanctaemartae
- Sphaerodactylus fantasticus
- Lepidoblepharis xanthostigma
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Sphaerodactylidae
- Genus
- Chatogekko
- Species
- Chatogekko amazonicus
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