Cyrtodactylus meersi

Cyrtodactylus meersi

Bago yoma bent-toed gecko

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Cyrtodactylus meersi

Cyrtodactylus meersi, also known commonly as the Bago Yoma bent-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Myanmar.

Animal name origin

The specific name, meersi, is in honor of John Meers for his support of karst biology research in Southeast Asia.

Appearance

The adult size of C. meersi is unknown. The species was described from a single juvenile specimen, the holotype.

Distribution

Geography

C. meersi is found in Bago Region, Myanmar.

Mating Habits

The mode of reproduction of C. meersi is unknown.

References

1. Cyrtodactylus meersi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrtodactylus_meersi

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