Baur's leaf-toed gecko
# Baur's leaf-toed gecko

Baur's leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus baurii) is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to the Galápagos Islands.

## Etymology

The specific name, baurii, is in honor of German herpetologist Georg Baur.

## Geographic range

P. baurii is found on Charles Island, including its islets Champion and Enderby, and on Hood Island.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. baurii is shrubland.

## Description

P. baurii may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 5 cm (2.0 in). Dorsally, it is brownish gray, with dark brown markings. Ventrally, it is yellowish white, with minute dark brown dots.

## Reproduction

P. baurii is oviparous. Average egg size is 10.5 mm × 7.5 mm (0.41 in × 0.30 in).

