Davis's leaf-toed gecko

Davis's leaf-toed gecko

Davis' leaf-toed gecko

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Phyllodactylus davisi

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.

Animal name origin

The specific name, davisi, is in honor of American zoologist William Bennoni Davis.

Distribution

Geography

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

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The preferred natural habitat of P. davisi is rocky areas within forest.

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Habits and Lifestyle

P. davisi is terrestrial and saxicolous (rock-dwelling).

Lifestyle

Mating Habits

P. davisi is oviparous.

References

1. Davis's leaf-toed gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davis's_leaf-toed_gecko
2. Davis's leaf-toed gecko on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/64042/12739299

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