Cnemaspis neangthyi


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.

Etymology

The specific name, neangthyi, is in honor of Cambodian herpetologist Neang Thy.

Geographic range

Cnemaspis neangthyi is found in the Cardamom Mountains in Pursat Province, Cambodia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Cnemaspis neangthyi is boulders and rock cliff faces in forest, at elevations around.

Description

The maximum recorded snout-to-vent length for Cnemaspis neangthyi is. Dorsally, it has a light-colored chevron between the shoulders. The tip of the tail is white with black specks.

Behavior

Cnemaspis neangthyi is nocturnal, terrestrial, and saxicolous.

Reproduction

Cnemaspis neangthyi is oviparous.