Lanyu scaly-toed gecko
# Lanyu scaly-toed gecko

The Lanyu scaly-toed gecko (Lepidodactylus yami) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to Orchid Island (=Chinese: 蘭嶼; pinyin: Lán Yǔ), Taiwan.

## Etymology

The specific name, yami, is in honor of the Yami people, who is the indigenous group to Orchid Island.

## Reproduction

L. yami is oviparous. It gives birth to a specific number of two attached eggs each time during reproduction.

