Venezuela leaf-toed gecko

The Venezuela leaf-toed gecko, 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.

Etymology

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

Geographic range

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

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. rutteni is shrubland, at altitudes of.

Reproduction

P. rutteni is oviparous.