Brazilian pygmy gecko
A species of Chatogekko Scientific name : Chatogekko amazonicus Genus : Chatogekko
Brazilian pygmy gecko, A species of Chatogekko
Scientific name: Chatogekko amazonicus
Genus: Chatogekko
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Description
Chatogekko is a genus of South American geckos. Its type and only species is C. amazonicus, a very small gecko. They grow to a maximum length of only 24 millimetres (0.94Â in). They are found in leaf litter on the forest floor and prey on springtails and mites.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Brazilian pygmy gecko primarily feeds on insects, particularly crickets and other small arthropods, in its natural Amazon habitat. Its hunting prowess allows it to effectively catch and eat flying insects.
Appearance
Brazilian pygmy gecko is a small-sized gecko that possesses a characteristic flattened body. Its skin is relatively soft, with a primary coloration of brown, intricately speckled with white. The tail of this species is notably leaf-shaped and edged with a fringe-like pattern, providing critical camouflage. There are no significant visual variances between genders, age groups, or subspecies, making it uniformly aesthetically unique.
Behavior
Brazilian pygmy gecko is primarily nocturnal, exhibiting active foraging at night for insects and small invertebrates. This species, solitary by nature, displays territorial defense behavior primarily through visual displays and occasional physical confrontations. Brazilian pygmy gecko is specialized in the usage of camouflage for survival in their rainforest habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Sphaeros and allies Genus
Chatogekko Species
Brazilian pygmy gecko 
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