Venezuela leaf-toed gecko

Venezuela leaf-toed gecko

Venezuelan leaf-toed gecko

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Phyllodactylus rutteni

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.

Animal name origin

The specific name, rutteni, is in honor of Dutch geologist Louis Rutten.

Distribution

Geography

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P. rutteni is found on the following Venezuelan islands: Blanquilla, Los Hermanos, La Orchila, Los Roques, and La Tortuga.

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The preferred natural habitat of P. rutteni is shrubland, at altitudes of 0–100 m (0–328 ft).

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Biome

Mating Habits

P. rutteni is oviparous.

References

1. Venezuela leaf-toed gecko Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuela_leaf-toed_gecko
2. Venezuela leaf-toed gecko on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/48443145/48443149

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