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Guerreran Leaf-toed Gecko

Phyllodactylus bordai

Classification

The Guerreran leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus bordai), also known commonly as the desert leaf-toed gecko and the salamanquesa de Guerrero in Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Mexico. Etymology The specific name, bordai, is in honor of Spaniard José de la Borda, who discovered silver in Taxco in 1716, became extremely wealthy, and built the Church of Santa Prisca de Taxco.

Distribution

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