Brazilian Gecko (Phyllopezus pollicaris)

Brazilian Gecko, a reference photo — Photo: Jorge JS, Sales RFD, Santos RL, Freire EMX (2020) Living among thorns: herpetofaunal community (Anura and Squamata) associated to the rupicolous bromeliad Encholirium spectabile (Pitcairnioideae) in t · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The Brazilian gecko (Phyllopezus pollicaris) is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to South America. The Brazilian gecko feeds mostly on arthropods, specifically Diptera.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Brazilian 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

Phyllodactylus reissii
Afroedura pondolia
Hemidactylus palaichthus
Hemidactylus agrius
Phyllodactylus tuberculosus
Aristelliger praesignis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Phyllodactylidae
Genus: Phyllopezus
Species: Phyllopezus pollicaris

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