Coquimbo marked gecko

The Coquimbo marked gecko (Garthia penai) is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Chile. It is the smallest reptile of this country.

Etymology

The specific name, penai, is in honor of Chilean entomologist (1921–1995).

Reproduction

G. penai is oviparous.

References

Further reading

• Donoso-Barros R (1966). Reptiles de Chile. Santiago, Chile: Ediciones de la Universidad de Chile. 458 + cxlvi pp., 32 color plates, 175 black-and-white plates, text figures, maps. (Garthia penai, new species, p. 125). (in Spanish).