Israeli Fan-fingered Gecko

Ptyodactylus puiseuxi

''Ptyodactylus puiseuxi'', common names Israeli fan-fingered gecko and Levante fan-fingered gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Middle East.
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Appearance

''P. puiseuxi'' is a medium-sized gecko. It is light to dark brown, with numerous white spots on the dorsal surface. The head is large and triangular. The tail has several white bands, and is shorter than the overall head and body length . The dorsal scales are small and granular.

Naming

The specific name, ''puiseuxi'', is in honor of French astronomer Victor Alexandre Puiseux.

Behavior

''P. puiseuxi'' usually emerges after dark to feed, but can be seen in rocky, shady areas, and near caves.

Reproduction

''P. puiseuxi'' is oviparous.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassReptilia
OrderSquamata
FamilyPhyllodactylidae
GenusPtyodactylus
SpeciesP. puiseuxi
Photographed in
Israel