Cyrtodactylus philippinicus | |
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in Palanan, Isabela, Philippines | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Infraorder: | Gekkota |
Family: | Gekkonidae |
Genus: | Cyrtodactylus |
Species: | C. philippinicus |
Binomial name | |
Cyrtodactylus philippinicus (Steindachner, 1867) | |
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Distribution of C. philippinicus | |
Synonyms | |
Gonydactylus philippinicusSteindachner, 1867 Contents |
Cyrtodactylus philippinicus, commonly known as the Philippine bent-toed gecko [1] or Philippine bow-fingered gecko, [2] [3] is a species of gecko in family Gekkonidae. [2]
Cyrtodactylus philippinicus was first described by Austrian zoologist Franz Steindachner in 1867. It was named after its distribution in the Philippines. [2] It is commonly known as the Philippine bent-toed gecko [1] or Philippine bow-fingered gecko. [2] [3]
Cyrtodactylus philippinicus is found throughout the northern Philippines. It is common from low- to mid-elevation riparian forests, at elevations of 800 or 900 metres (2,600 or 3,000 ft). [4] Introduced populations exist in Indonesia and Malaysia. [1]
The species is nocturnal, active at night on rocks and boulders, over-hanging stumps and logs, or on root balls of large trees exposed by flowing water. [4]
Cyrtodactylus philippinicus has been evaluated as Least Concern by the IUCN due to its wide distribution, estimated large population, and stable population trend. It is mainly threatened by deforestation. [1]