Cyrtodactylus myintkyawthurai
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Cyrtodactylus myintkyawthurai

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

Animal name origin

The specific name, myintkyawthurai, is in honor of Burmese herpetologist Myint Kyaw Thura.

Appearance

C. myintkyawthurai may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.5 cm (3.0 in).

Distribution

Geography

C. myintkyawthurai is found in central Myanmar, in Bago Region and Mandalay Region.

Mating Habits

The mode of reproduction of C. myintkyawthurai is unknown.

References

1. Cyrtodactylus myintkyawthurai Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrtodactylus_myintkyawthurai

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