| Cnemaspis monachorum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cnemaspis |
| Species: | C. monachorum |
| Binomial name | |
| 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.
The specific name, monachorum (masculine, genitive, plural), is in honor of the monks at Wat Wanarum, Peninsular Malaysia. [2]
Cnemaspis monachorum is found in Pulau Langkawi, Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia. [3]
The preferred natural habitat of Cnemaspis monachorum is rocky areas of forest. [1]
Cnemaspis monachorum is a small species. Maximum recorded snout-to-vent length (SVL) for females is 32.9 mm (1.30 in). Males are even smaller, with a maximum SVL of only 31.4 mm (1.24 in). [3]
Cnemaspis monachorum is diurnal, terrestrial, and saxicolous (rock-dwelling). [1]
Cnemaspis monachorum is oviparous. [1] [3] Clutch size is only one egg. [1]
