Gonatodes riveroi
# Gonatodes riveroi

Gonatodes riveroi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Colombia.

## Etymology

The specific name, riveroi, is in honor of Venezuelan herpetologist Carlos Rivero-Blanco.

## Geographic range

G. riveroi is found in central Colombia in Boyacá Department, Cundinamarca Department, and Meta Department.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of G. riveroi is forest, at altitudes of 230–1,200 m (750–3,940 ft).

## Description

G. riveroi is moderately large for its genus. The maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) is 4.8 cm (1.9 in).

## Behavior

G. riveroi is diurnal.

