Pseudogonatodes manessi
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Pseudogonatodes manessi

Pseudogonatodes manessi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.

Animal name origin

The specific name, manessi is in honor of American herpetologist Scott Jay Maness (1948–1981), who died fighting a wildfire in Florida.

Appearance

P. 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.

Distribution

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P. manessi is found in the Venezuelan states of Aragua and Miranda.

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Mating Habits

P. manessi is oviparous.

References

1. Pseudogonatodes manessi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudogonatodes_manessi
2. Pseudogonatodes manessi on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/44579514/137370139

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