South American gecko

The South American gecko (Gonatodes eladioi) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology
The specific name, eladioi, is in honor of Brazilian zoologist Eladio da Cruz Lima (1900–1943).

Geographic range
Gonatodes eladioi is found in the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Pará.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of G. eladioi is forest.

Description
Gonatodes eladioi may attain a snout-to-vent length of 3.4 cm.

Behavior
Gonatodes eladioi is diurnal.

Reproduction
Gonatodes eladioi is oviparous.