San Cristóbal Island Leaf-toed Gecko
Phyllodactylus leei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhyllodactylidae (Phyllodactylid Geckos)
- GenusPhyllodactylus (Leaf-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesPhyllodactylus leei (San Cristóbal Island Leaf-toed Gecko)
About the San Cristóbal Island Leaf-toed Gecko
Phyllodactylus leei, also known commonly as the San Cristóbal Island leaf-toed gecko and the Chatham leaf-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to San Cristóbal Island in the Galapagos Islands.
The specific name, leei, is in honor of American naturalist Dr. Thomas Lee, who was on board the United States Fish Commission (USFC) research vessel USS Albatross when she visited Chatham Island in 1888. P. leei is oviparous. Eggs are laid in rocky areas in October and November.
Cope ED (1889). "Scientific Results of Explorations by the U. S. Fish Commission Steamer Albatross. No. III.—Report on the Batrachians and Reptiles Collected in 1887–'88". Proceedings of the United States National Museum 12: 141–147. (Phyllodactylus leei, p. 145).
Fitter, Julian; Fitter, Daniel; Hosking, David (2016). Wildlife of the Galápagos, Fully Revised Second Edition. Princeton Pocket Guides. Princeton and Oxford: Princeton University Press. 287 pp. ISBN 978-0-691-17042-8. (Phyllodactylus leei, p. 94).
Rösler H (2000). "Kommentierte Liste der rezent, subrezent und fossil bekannten Geckotaxa... Wikipedia →
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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 | Galápagos Islands | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a San Cristóbal Island Leaf-toed Gecko in Galápagos Islands?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a San Cristóbal Island Leaf-toed Gecko sighting in Galápagos Islands, based on 17 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see San Cristóbal Island Leaf-toed Gecko in Galápagos Islands?
August has the highest sighting rate for San Cristóbal Island Leaf-toed Gecko in Galápagos Islands in our monthly data.