Brazilian Gecko

Phyllopezus pollicaris

(SPIX, 1825)
Lagartixa-de-pedra

Family: Phyllodactylidae
Order: Squamata
Class: Reptilia
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Description

The Brazilian gecko (Phyllopezus pollicaris) is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to South America. The Brazilian gecko feeds mostly on arthropods, specifically Diptera.

Geographic range: P. pollicaris is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil. They can be found in a variety of places from Amazonia areas to also urban areas.

Dorsally, P. pollicaris is gray-brown, with darker brown transverse band-like spots.

Reproduction: P. pollicaris is oviparous.

Source: Wikipedia, article Phyllopezus pollicaris. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 18/07/2026.