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 | |
|---|---|
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| in Palanan, Isabela, Philippines | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cyrtodactylus |
| Species: | C. philippinicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyrtodactylus philippinicus (Steindachner, 1867) | |
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| Distribution of C. philippinicus | |
| Synonyms | |
Gonydactylus philippinicus Steindachner, 1867 | |
Taxonomy
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]
Distribution and habitat
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]
Behaviour
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]
Status
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]
References
External links
Media related to Cyrtodactylus philippinicus at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Cyrtodactylus philippinicus at Wikispecies
