Gonatodes alexandermendesi
# Gonatodes alexandermendesi

Gonatodes alexandermendesi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is indigenous to northern South America.

## Etymology

The specific name, alexandermendesi, is in honor of Guyanese businessman Alexander Mendes for his aid to visiting naturalists.

## Geographic range

G. alexandermendesi is found in Guyana and Venezuela.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of G. alexandermendesi is forest, at altitudes of 120–900 m (390–2,950 ft).

## Description

G. alexandermendesi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5 cm (2.0 in). It has a very elongate spine on the supraciliary flap above the eye.

## Reproduction

G. alexandermendesi is oviparous.

