Peters' Leaf-toed Gecko
Phyllodactylus reissii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhyllodactylidae (Phyllodactylid Geckos)
- GenusPhyllodactylus (Leaf-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesPhyllodactylus reissii (Peters' Leaf-toed Gecko)
About the Peters' Leaf-toed Gecko
Phyllodactylus reissii, also known commonly as Peters' leaf-toed gecko or the coastal leaf-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to northwestern South America. The specific name, reissii, is in honor of Carl Reiss who collected the holotype, while he was the Prussian consul in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
P. reissii is native to Ecuador and Peru. There is an introduced population in the Galapagos. The natural habitats of P. reissii are forest, shrubland, and desert, at altitudes of 0–2,000 m (0–6,562 ft). P. reissii is large for its genus. Adults may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.5 cm (3.0 in).
P. reissii is oviparous. The adult female lays a clutch of two eggs. Hatchlings have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 28–34 mm (1.1–1.3 in). Boulenger GA (1885). Catalogue of the Lizards in the British Museum (Natural History). Second Edition. Volume I. Geckonidæ, Eublepharidæ, Uroplatidæ, Pygopodidæ, Agamidæ. London: Trustees of the British Museum (Natural History). (Taylor and Francis, printers). xii + 436 pp.... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Peters' Leaf-toed Gecko in Galápagos Islands
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machalilla National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Galápagos Islands | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Peters' Leaf-toed Gecko in Galápagos Islands?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Peters' Leaf-toed Gecko sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Peters' Leaf-toed Gecko in Galápagos Islands?
January has the highest sighting rate for Peters' Leaf-toed Gecko in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.