Cyrtodactylus nuaulu
Species of lizard
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Cyrtodactylus nuaulu is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Indonesia.
| Cyrtodactylus nuaulu | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cyrtodactylus |
| Species: | C. nuaulu |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyrtodactylus nuaulu | |
Etymology
The specific name, nuaulu, is in honor of the Nuaulu people.[2]
Geographic distribution
Cyrtodactylus nuaulu is found on Seram Island in Maluku Province, Indonesia.[3]
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Behavior
Reproduction
Conservation status
Cyrtodactylus nuaulu is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is only known to occur in a small area and is threatened by illegal logging.[1]