Venezuela leaf-toed gecko, Venezuelan leaf-toed gecko
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.
The specific name, rutteni, is in honor of Dutch geologist Louis Rutten.
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starts withP. rutteni is found on the following Venezuelan islands: Blanquilla, Los Hermanos, La Orchila, Los Roques, and La Tortuga.
The preferred natural habitat of P. rutteni is shrubland, at altitudes of 0–100 m (0–328 ft).
P. rutteni is oviparous.