Venezuela leaf-toed gecko
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The Venezuela leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus rutteni), also known commonly as the Venezuelan leaf-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to islands off the coast of Venezuela.
| Venezuela leaf-toed gecko | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Infraorder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Phyllodactylidae |
| Genus: | Phyllodactylus |
| Species: | P. rutteni |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllodactylus rutteni Hummelinck, 1940 | |
Etymology
The specific name, rutteni, is in honor of Dutch geologist Louis Rutten.[2]
Geographic range
P. rutteni is found on the following Venezuelan islands: Blanquilla, Los Hermanos, La Orchila, Los Roques, and La Tortuga.[3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of P. rutteni is shrubland, at altitudes of 0–100 m (0–328 ft).[1]
Reproduction
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