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Coastal leaf-toed gecko
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The coastal leaf-toed gecko[1][2] (Phyllodacylus kofordi), also known commonly as the Tumbesian leaf-toed gecko[3] is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to South America.
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Taxonomy
P. kofordi was described as a species new to science by James R. Dixon and Raymond B. Huey in 1970.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, kofordi, is in honor of American zoologist Carl B. Koford.[4]
Description
P. kofordi is a small gecko with a maximum snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 46 mm (1.8 in).[5]
Geographic range
P. kofordi is found in Peru and southern Ecuador.[1][2]
The type locality of this gecko is the Cerro La Vieja in the Peruvian Region of Lambayeque.[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of P. kofordi are desert and dry forest, at altitudes from sea level to 638 m (2,093 ft).[1]
Behavior
P. kofordi is terrestrial and nocturnal.[1]
Diet
P. kofordi preys upon invertebrates, and it also eats plant material.[1]
Reproduction
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