Cnemaspis neangthyi
Species of lizard
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Cnemaspis neangthyi, also known commonly as Neang Thy's rock gecko, is an endangered species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Cambodia.
| Cnemaspis neangthyi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cnemaspis |
| Species: | C. neangthyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Cnemaspis neangthyi | |
Etymology
The specific name, neangthyi, is in honor of Cambodian herpetologist Neang Thy (born 1970).[2]
Geographic range
Cnemaspis neangthyi is found in the Cardamom Mountains in Pursat Province, Cambodia.[3]
Habitat
Description
The maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) for Cnemaspis neangthyi is 5.4 cm (2.1 in). Dorsally, it has a light-colored chevron between the shoulders. The tip of the tail is white with black specks.[3]
Behavior
Cnemaspis neangthyi is nocturnal, terrestrial, and saxicolous (rock-dwelling).[1]