Phyllodactylus angelensis
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Phyllodactylus angelensis is a species of lizard
, or more precisely gecko
, that is in genus
Phyllodactylus
(or leaf-toed geckos). It may be found on islands in the Gulf of California
, Mexico
. It was first identified in 1966 by James R. Dixon
.
Lizard
Lizards are a widespread group of squamate reptiles, with nearly 3800 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica as well as most oceanic island chains...
, or more precisely gecko
Gecko
Geckos are lizards belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from 1.6 cm to 60 cm....
, that is in genus
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
Phyllodactylus
Phyllodactylus
Phyllodactylus is a genus of geckos distributed in South America and Central America, and as far north as southern United States. They are commonly known as "Leaf-toed geckos" in their native range, and otherwise as American leaf-toed geckos to distinguish them from unrelated genera with similar...
(or leaf-toed geckos). It may be found on islands in the Gulf of California
Gulf of California
The Gulf of California is a body of water that separates the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. It was first identified in 1966 by James R. Dixon
James R. Dixon
Dr. James Ray Dixon is Professor Emeritus and Curator Emeritus of Amphibians and Reptiles at the Texas Cooperative Wildlife Collection at Texas A&M University. His main research focus has been the natural history of Texas amphibians and reptiles and he has authored numerous field guides and...
.