The shieldhead gecko (Gonatodes caudiscutatus) is a species of lizard in the Sphaerodactylidae family native to Ecuador and Colombia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Shieldhead 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
- Gonatodes albogularis
- Gonatodes ocellatus
- Gonatodes ceciliae
- Gonatodes riveroi
- Gonatodes hasemani
- Gonatodes concinnatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Sphaerodactylidae
- Genus
- Gonatodes
- Species
- Gonatodes caudiscutatus
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