Khao Chong Bent-toed Gecko
Cyrtodactylus lekaguli
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGekkonidae (Typical Geckos)
- GenusCyrtodactylus (Bent-toed Geckos)
- SpeciesCyrtodactylus lekaguli (Khao Chong Bent-toed Gecko)
About the Khao Chong Bent-toed Gecko
Cyrtodactylus lekaguli, also known commonly as the tuk-kai Boonsong bent-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Thailand. The specific name, lekaguli, is in honor of Thai herpetologist Boonsong Lekagul (1907–1992).
C. lekaguli is found in southern Thailand, in the provinces of Phang Nga, Suret Thani, and Trang. The preferred natural habitats of C. lekaguli are forest and dry caves. Large for its genus, C. lekaguli may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 10.4 cm (4.1 in). Adult females are slightly smaller than adult males, an example of sexual dimorphism.
The mode of reproduction of C. lekaguli is unknown. Grismer LL, Wood PL, Quah ESH, Anuar S, Muin MA, Sumontha M, Ahmad N, Bauer AM, Wangkulangkul S, Grismer JL, Pauwels OSG (2012). "A phylogeny and taxonomy of the Thai-Malay Peninsula Bent-toed Geckos of the Cyrtodactylus pulchellus complex (Squamata: Gekkonidae): combined morphological and molecular analyses with descriptions of seven new species". Zootaxa 3520: 1–55. (Cyrtodactylus lekaguli, new species). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Khao Chong Bent-toed Gecko in Khao Luang National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Khao Chong Bent-toed Gecko in Khao Luang National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Khao Chong Bent-toed Gecko sighting in Khao Luang National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Khao Chong Bent-toed Gecko in Khao Luang National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Khao Chong Bent-toed Gecko in Khao Luang National Park in our monthly data.