Phyllodactylus europaeus Gené, 1839 The European leaf-toed gecko (Euleptes europaea) is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae.

The European leaf-toed gecko can grow to a length of about 8 cm (3 in) but 6 centimetres (2.4 in) is a more usual size.

[2] The skin is slightly granular but lacks tubercles, a fact which distinguishes the species from other European geckos.

In the daytime it often hides behind rock flakes and in cracks and has been found at densities of up to 200 animals per square metre.

The mating rituals can be quite boisterous and include the biting of the partner's tail which may be shed as a result.

It feeds on insects and other small invertebrates and often stalks its prey, approaching very slowly before making a final leap.