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Gilbert's leaf-toed gecko
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gilbert's leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus gilberti), also known commonly as the Wenman Island gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Galapagos Islands.[2]
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Etymology
The specific name, gilberti, is in honor of American ichthyologist Charles Henry Gilbert.[3]
Geographic range
P. gilberti is only found on two small islands, Darwin Island and Wolf Island, in the Galápagos archipelago of Ecuador.[1]
The type locality is "Wenman Island",[2] which is a name previously used for Wolf Island.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of P. gilberti are shrubland and rocky areas at altitudes from sea level to 70 m (230 ft).[1]
Description
P. gilberti may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 55.5 mm (2.19 in). Dorsally, it is slate-blue with darker blotches and spots. There is a light gray stripe from the nape of the neck to the middle of the back. Ventrally, it is pale lemon-colored, except for the throat which is light flesh-colored.[4]
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