Coquimbo marked gecko
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Garthia penai

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

Animal name origin

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

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Mating Habits

G. penai is oviparous.

References

1. Coquimbo marked gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coquimbo_marked_gecko

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