Reptiles and Amphibians of Thailand

Thailand's Snakes, Lizards, Turtles, and Frogs

Doi Suthep Bent-toed Gecko

Cyrtodactylus doisuthep

This species is found in Thailand, but not within Bangkok itself

Doi Suthep Bent-toed Gecko Cyrtodactylus doisuthep
Doi Suthep Bent-toed Gecko found on rock in stream at night in Chiang mai Province

Doi Suthep Slender-toed Gecko Cyrtodactylus doisuthep
Doi Suthep Bent-toed Gecko as found

Doi Suthep Bow-fingered Gecko Cyrtodactylus doisuthep
Another Doi Suthep Bent-toed Gecko found on rock in stream at night in Chiang mai Province

Doi Suthep Bent-toed Gecko Cyrtodactylus doisuthep
Third Doi Suthep Bent-toed Gecko found on rock in stream at night in Chiang mai Province

English name: Doi Suthep Bent-toed Gecko (aka “Doi Suthep Bow-fingered Gecko”)
Scientific name: Cyrtodactylus doisuthep
Thai name: Tuk-kae-pa Pama

note: This gecko was recently described as a new species. Previously, Cyrtodactylus geckos on Doi Suthep were known as “Variegated Bent-toed Geckos”, Cyrodactylus variegatus. Visually, they look basically the same.

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A new forest-dwelling Bent-toed Gecko from Doi Suthep.

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