Dutch leaf-toed gecko
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Phyllodactylus martini

The Dutch leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus martini ) is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Caribbean.

Animal name origin

The specific name, martini, is in honor of German geologist Johann Karl Ludwig Martin.

Distribution

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P. martini is found on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, many of the Leeward Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Mating Habits

P. martini is oviparous.

References

1. Dutch leaf-toed gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_leaf-toed_gecko
2. Dutch leaf-toed gecko on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/48443813/115401573

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