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Lanyu Scaly-toed Gecko

Lepidodactylus yami

Classification

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.

Distribution

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