Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi
# Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi

Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Laos.

## Etymology

The specific name, vilaphongi, is in honor of Laotian conservationist Vilaphong Kanyasone, who was one of the collectors of the holotype.

## Geographic range

C. vilaphongi is found in northern Laos, in Luang Prabang Province.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of C. vilaphongi are forest and rocky areas, at altitudes of 577–597 m (1,893–1,959 ft).

## Description

C. vilaphongi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8.5 cm (3.3 in).

## Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of C. vilaphongi is unknown.

