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Leaf-toed Gecko

Phyllodactylus sp

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Field Notes

Description:

Gecko of about 7cm body length, excluding the tail. Grey/brown cryptic colouration with pale spots on the tail; spiny appearance.

Habitat:

Found in an arid area on the western slope of the Ecuadorian Andes, called "Desierto de Jubones", at about 1500m above sea level.

Reference Links:

Phyllodactylus - Wikipedia

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