| Pseudogonatodes manessi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Infraorder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Sphaerodactylidae |
| Genus: | Pseudogonatodes |
| Species: | P. manessi |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudogonatodes manessi Ávila-Pires & Hoogmoed, 2000 | |
Pseudogonatodes manessi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela. [2]
The specific name, manessi is in honor of American herpetologist Scott Jay Maness (1948–1981), who died fighting a wildfire in Florida. [3]
Pseudogonatodes manessi is found in the Venezuelan states of Aragua and Miranda. [2]
The preferred natural habitat of Pseudogonatodes manessi is forest, at altitudes of 500–1,330 m (1,640–4,360 ft). [1]
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]
Pseudogonatodes manessi is terrestrial. [1]
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