Pseudogonatodes manessi is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae.

The species is endemic to Venezuela.

[2] The specific name, manessi is in honor of American herpetologist Scott Jay Maness (1948–1981), who died fighting a wildfire in Florida.

[3] P. manessi is found in the Venezuelan states of Aragua and Miranda.

[2] P. manessi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 38 mm (1.5 in).