| Phyllurus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Subfamily: | Diplodactylinae |
| Genus: | Phyllurus[1] (Shaw, 1790) |
Phyllurus is a small genus of Australian Leaf-tailed Geckos rarely seen outside their native habitat. They are notable for their highly effective camouflage which is in part aided by the spiny tubercles that cover every part of their body.
All member species except for P. caudiannulatus, P. gulbaru and P. kabikabi have very flattened, leaf-shaped tails. Some of these species have recently reassigned to the Saltuarius genus. The Phyllurus geckos resembles the Uroplatus geckos of Madagascar. This is a convergent evolution because they are not the same kinds of geckos.