Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Ptyodactylus puiseuxi | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
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Similar Ptyodactylus, Sinai fan‑fingered gecko, Ptyodactylus hasselquistii, Chalcides guentheri, Tropiocolotes nattereri | ||
Ptyodactylus puiseuxi, common names Levante fan-fingered gecko and Israeli fan-fingered gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae.
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Etymology
The specific name, puiseuxi, is in honor of French astronomer Victor Alexandre Puiseux.
Description
Ptyodactylus 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 (snout-to-vent length). The dorsal scales are small and granular.
Distribution
This species is found the Middle East, in such regions as northern Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria
Habitat and behaviour
Ptyodactylus puiseuxi usually emerges after dark to feed, but can be seen in rocky, shady areas, and near caves.