The Barrington leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus barringtonensis ) is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Santa Fe Island in the Galapagos.
The specific name, barringtonensis, refers to Barrington Island, which is an alternate name for Santa Fe Island.
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starts withThe holotype of P. barringtonensis has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4.1 cm (1.6 in).
The preferred natural habitat of P. barringtonensis is dry shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 240 m (790 ft).
P. barringtonensis is oviparous.
