Lutz's gecko
Lutz's gecko ("Phyllopezus lutzae"), also known commonly as Bogert's gecko and Lutz' marked gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Brazil. Etymology. The specific name, "lutzae", is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Bertha Lutz. The original generic name, "Bogertia", was in honor of American herpetologist Charles Mitchill Bogert. Geographic range. "P. lutzae" is found in northeastern Brazil, in the Brazilian states of Bahia, Paraíba, and Pernambuco. Habitat. The preferred natural habitat of "P. lutzae" is forest. Behavior. "P. lutzae" is terrestrial, and it is both diurnal and  nocturnal. Defensive behavior. If threatened, "P. lutzae" may vocalize, and it may shed its tail (autotomy). Diet. "P. lutzae" preys upon arthropods, mainly spiders and beetles. Its diet varies ontogenetically and seasonally. Reproduction. "P. lutzae" is oviparous. Taxonomy. Based on DNA analysis, Gamble et al. (2012) placed this species in the genus "Phyllopezus", along with three other described species and several undescribed species.