Cnemaspis monachorum


Cnemaspis monachorum, also known commonly as the monks' rock gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Malaysia.

Etymology

The specific name, monachorum, is in honor of the monks at Wat Wanarum, Peninsular Malaysia.

Geographic distribution

Cnemaspis monachorum is found in Pulau Langkawi, Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Cnemaspis monachorum is rocky areas of forest.

Description

Cnemaspis monachorum is a small species. Maximum recorded snout-to-vent length for females is. Males are even smaller, with a maximum SVL of only.

Behavior

Cnemaspis monachorum is diurnal, terrestrial, and saxicolous.

Reproduction

Cnemaspis monachorum is oviparous. Clutch size is only one egg.