Cyrtodactylus nyinyikyawi

Cyrtodactylus nyinyikyawi

Shwe settaw bent-toed gecko

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Cyrtodactylus nyinyikyawi

Cyrtodactylus nyinyikyawi, also known commonly as the Shwe Settaw bent-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Myanmar.

Animal name origin

The specific name, nyinyikyawi, is in honor of Nyi Nyi Kyaw who is the Director General of the Forest Department of Myanmar.

Appearance

A relatively small species for its genus, C. nyinyikyawi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6.6 cm (2.6 in).

Distribution

Geography

C. nyinyikyawi is found in central Myanmar, in Magway Region.

Mating Habits

The mode of reproduction of C. nyinyikyawi is unknown.

References

1. Cyrtodactylus nyinyikyawi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrtodactylus_nyinyikyawi

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