Haseman's gecko facts for kids
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The Haseman's gecko (scientific name: Gonatodes hasemani) is a small lizard from the Sphaerodactylidae family. These geckos live naturally in northern South America.
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About the Haseman's Gecko
Where Does the Name Come From?
The Haseman's gecko is named after John Diederich Haseman. He was an American scientist who studied fish. Mr. Haseman collected many animal samples in South America between 1907 and 1910. He did this for the Carnegie Museum, which is now the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Where Do Haseman's Geckos Live?
This gecko species is found in several countries in northern South America. You can find them in northern Bolivia, northern Brazil, southeastern Colombia, and eastern Peru.
What is Their Habitat Like?
Haseman's geckos prefer to live in forests. This is their natural home where they find food and shelter.
What Do They Look Like?
The Haseman's gecko is a small lizard. It can grow to about 3 cm (1.2 in) long, not counting its tail. This measurement is called the snout-to-vent length (SVL).
Reproduction
Haseman's geckos are oviparous. This means that the female gecko lays eggs. The young geckos then hatch from these eggs.
About Their Health
Haseman's geckos can sometimes host tiny parasitic worms. These worms belong to the Mesocestoides and Skrjabinelazia groups.
