Discover the Thompson’s leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus thompsoni), a small to medium-sized lizard native to the rainforests and scrublands of South America. With its distinctive flattened toes and expert climbing abilities, this nocturnal insectivore thrives in humid environments, playing a vital role in maintaining ecological balance.
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Oxyrhopus leucomelas
<b>Oxyrhopus leucomelas</b>, commonly known as the Atlantic snake, is a strikingly colored species characterized by glossy black or dark brown scales adorned with bright yellow or orange bands. This diurnal, insectivorous snake thrives in South America's tropical rainforests and coastal areas, playing a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by preying on small reptiles and amphibians.