Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko (Gymnodactylus darwinii): facts, sounds & photos

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Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko (Gymnodactylus darwinii) lives in forest and shrubland across eastern Brazil. Its conservation status is Least Concern.

Fascinating facts about the Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko

Gymnodactylus darwinii is named in honor of English naturalist Charles Darwin.
Adults of Gymnodactylus darwinii have a snout-to-vent length of about 3.5 cm (1.4 in).
Gymnodactylus darwinii preys upon isopods, orthopterans, and other small arthropods.
Gymnodactylus darwinii is oviparous and communal nesting has been observed.

At a glance

Rangeeastern Brazil

Habitatforest and shrubland

Dietsmall arthropods

About the Atlantic Forest Naked-toed Gecko

Gymnodactylus darwinii, the naked-toed gecko, is endemic to eastern Brazil where it inhabits forest and shrubland. Adults have a snout-to-vent length of about 3.5 cm (1.4 in). The specific name honors Charles Darwin. It preys on isopods, orthopterans, and other small arthropods. The species is oviparous, and communal nesting has been observed.

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