Davis's leaf-toed gecko

Davis's leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus davisi), also known commonly as Davis' leaf-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.^[2]

Davis's leaf-toed gecko
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Infraorder:	Gekkota
Family:	Phyllodactylidae
Genus:	Phyllodactylus
Species:	P. davisi
Binomial name
Phyllodactylus davisi Dixon, 1964

Etymology

The specific name, davisi, is in honor of American zoologist William Bennoni Davis.^[3]

Geographic range

P. davisi is found in western Mexico, in the Mexican states of Colima and Michoacán.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. davisi is rocky areas within forest.^[1]

Behavior

P. davisi is terrestrial and saxicolous (rock-dwelling).^[1]

Reproduction

P. davisi is oviparous.^[2]