Baur's leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus baurii) is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Galápagos Islands.
The specific name, baurii, is in honor of German herpetologist Georg Baur.
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starts withP. baurii may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 5 cm (2.0 in). Dorsally, it is brownish gray, with dark brown markings. Ventrally, it is yellowish white, with minute dark brown dots.
P. baurii is found on Charles Island, including its islets Champion and Enderby, and on Hood Island.
The preferred natural habitat of P. baurii is shrubland.
P. baurii is oviparous. Average egg size is 10.5 mm × 7.5 mm (0.41 in × 0.30 in).
