| Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cyrtodactylus |
| Species: | C. vilaphongi |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi Schneider, T.Q. Nguyen, M.D. Le, Nophaseud, Bonkowski & Ziegler, 2014 | |
Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Laos.
Etymology
The specific name, vilaphongi, is in honor of Laotian conservationist Vilaphong Kanyasone, who was one of the collectors of the holotype.[2]
Geographic range
C. vilaphongi is found in northern Laos, in Luang Prabang Province.[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of C. vilaphongi are forest and rocky areas, at altitudes of 577–597 m (1,893–1,959 ft).[1]
Description
C. vilaphongi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8.5 cm (3.3 in).[2]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of C. vilaphongi is unknown.[2]
References
- 1 2 Nguyen, T.Q. (2018). "Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T104716764A104718851. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T104716764A104718851.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- 1 2 3 4 Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 March 2018.
Further reading
- Schneider N, Nguyen TQ, Le MD, Nophaseud L, Bonkowski M, Ziegler T (2014). "A new species of Cyrtodactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from the karst forest of northern Laos". Zootaxa 3835 (1): 80–96. (Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi, new species).
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