About Phyllodactylus lanei Smith, 1935
Etymology and Common Names
Lane's leaf-toed gecko, scientifically named Phyllodactylus lanei Smith, 1935, is commonly called la salamanquesa de Lane in Mexican Spanish.
Taxonomy
It is a species of lizard belonging to the family Phyllodactylidae, and it is endemic to Mexico.
Four subspecies of this species are currently recognized.
Geographic Range
This gecko occurs in western-central Mexico, specifically in the Mexican states of Colima, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, and Zacatecas.
Habitat
It can live in a wide range of habitats, including forests, shrublands, urban areas, and even inside human houses.
Reproduction
P. lanei reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.
