Yellow-headed Gecko (Gonatodes albogularis)
Here is the answer to the scale pattern posted yesterday: the Yellow-headed Gecko (Gonatodes albogularis). Twan described it as looking like a bunch of jelly beans or blueberries. The species is very common throughout the Costa Rican lowlands, but few people pay close enough attention to realize how beautiful they are.
Read MoreYellow-headed Gecko (Gonatodes albogularis) by Twan Leenders
Here’s a little vibrancy after another snowy and cold day for us in the northeast. It feels like forever since we’ve seen reptiles and amphibians but this Yellow-headed Gecko (Gonatodes albogularis) from Costa Rica reminds us that despite the current conditions it won’t be long now until we see some relatives in our own backyards!
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