Added 19 September 2001. Last updated 23 February 2026: updated species entries and Introduction.
The genus Coleodactylus comprises just five species, centred mainly on Brazil with a couple of representatives spread out into neighbouring countries in the north-east of the continent. There is little information readily available in print or on the Internet on this genus, and this page is included mainly for completeness.
Characteristics of the genus include: very small size (20-28mm SVL); ungual sheath comprised of 5 scales; smooth dorsal scales; short nasal process. (Our thanks to the Animal Diversity Web for this information). These are among the smallest of vertebrate species.
C. amazonicus is now assigned to its own genus, Chatogecko.
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C. brachystoma, Goias Gecko |
C. meridionalis, Meridian Gecko |
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C. natalensis, Natal Pigmy Gecko |
C. septentrionalis, Ilha Maracá Gecko |
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Scientific Name |
Common Name |
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Coleodactylus |
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Goias Gecko |
Brazil |
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NE Brazil |
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Meridian Gecko |
S Brazil |
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Natal Pigmy Gecko |
Brazil (Rio Grande do Norte) |
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Ilha Maracá Gecko |
N Brazil, W Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela |
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Coleodactylus at the Animal Diversity Web.
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