Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi

Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Laos.

Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Cyrtodactylus
Species:
C. vilaphongi
Binomial name
Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi

Etymology

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The specific name, vilaphongi, is in honor of Laotian conservationist Vilaphong Kanyasone, who was one of the collectors of the holotype.[2]

Geographic range

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C. vilaphongi is found in northern Laos, in Luang Prabang Province.[2]

Habitat

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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

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C. vilaphongi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8.5 cm (3.3 in).[2]

Reproduction

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The mode of reproduction of C. vilaphongi is unknown.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b 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.
  2. ^ a b c d Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 March 2018.

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