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.