Cnemaspis mcguirei


Cnemaspis mcguirei, also known commonly as McGuire's rock gecko and the Bitang round-eyed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is native to Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand.

Etymology

The specific name, mcguirei, is in honor of American herpetologist Jimmy A. McGuire.

Description

Cnemaspis mcguirei may attain a snout-to-vent length of. The male has a yellow-centered black eyespot in the shoulder region.

Geographic distribution

Cnemaspis mcguirei is found in northern Peninsular Malaysia and adjacent extreme southern Thailand.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Cnemaspis mcguirei is forest, at altitudes of.

Behavior

Cnemaspis mcguirei is terrestrial and active both day and night.

Diet

Cnemaspis mcguirei preys upon termites.

Reproduction

Cnemaspis mcguirei is oviparous. Clutch size is two eggs, and the species may breed year round.