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Cnemaspis monachorum
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Etymology
The specific name, monachorum (masculine, genitive, plural), is in honor of the monks at Wat Wanarum, Peninsular Malaysia.[1]
Geographic range
C. monachorum is found in Pulau Langkawi, Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia.[2]
Description
C. 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).[2]
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