[3][4][2] The specific name, joshuai, is a reference to Joshua, victor at the Battle of Jericho, in reference to the type locality, Jericó, Antioquia, Colombia.

[5] T. joshuai is found in the Colombian departments of Antioquia, Caldas, and Valle del Cauca.

[2] The preferred natural habitat of T. joshuai is forest, at altitudes of 1,600–2,200 m (5,200–7,200 ft), but it has also been found in urban areas.

The total length (including tail) of the holotype is 27 cm (11 in).

[1] T. joshuai preys upon insect larvae and termites.