Phyllopezus heuteri

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Phyllopezus heuteri
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Phyllodactylidae
Genus: Phyllopezus
Species:
P. heuteri
Binomial name
Phyllopezus heuteri

Phyllopezus heuteri is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Paraguay.

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Geographic range

P. heuteri is found in Cordillera Department, Paraguay. [1]

Etymology

The specific name, heuteri, is in honor of German biologist Horst Heuter. [1]

Description

Maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) for P. heuteri is 8.8 cm (3.5 in). [1]

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