The brilliant South American gecko (Gonatodes ceciliae ), also known commonly as the brilliant clawed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is native to northern South America.
The specific name, ceciliae, is in honor of Cecilia Donoso-Barros, who is the daughter of Chilean herpetologist Roberto Donoso-Barros.
Only males of G. ceciliae have brilliant coloration. Females are grayish brown, with darker blotches.
G. ceciliae is diurnal.
G. ceciliae is oviparous.
