| Cyrtodactylus nuaulu | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cyrtodactylus |
| Species: | C. nuaulu |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyrtodactylus nuaulu | |
Cyrtodactylus nuaulu is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Indonesia.
The specific name, nuaulu, is in honor of the Nuaulu people. [2]
Cyrtodactylus nuaulu is found on Seram Island in Maluku Province, Indonesia. [3]
The preferred natural habitat of Cyrtodactylus nuaulu is forest, at elevations as high as 1,500 m (4,900 ft). [1]
Cyrtodactylus nuaulu is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. The species is only known to occur in a small area and is threatened by illegal logging. [1]
