Identifying Characteristics:
Adults reach a maximum SVL (snout-vent length) of 58.4 mm. They possess 9-11 supralabial scales and 8-10 infralabial scales. Ventral scales are smooth. There are 23-31 dorsal tubercles along the vertebral column on the mid-trunk between the forelimbs and hindlimbs. The tubercles on the body and flanks are arranged in rows. Numerous rows of tubercles are present on the tail, running along the vertebral column. Subcaudal scales are smooth and not greatly expanded. There are 1 or 2 post-cloacal tubercles on each side at the base of the tail. Femoral scales and sub-tibial scales are not expanded. The sub-tibial scales are cornified (keratinized). The sub-digital scales of the first digit of the forefoot are slightly expanded. There are 27-31 subdigital lamellae under the fourth toe of the hindfoot.
Males: The dorsal surface coloration ranges from light yellow to saffron yellow, with irregular rust-colored markings extending from the nape to the base of the tail. The top of the head is reddish-brown. Behind the eye, there are 3 broad, pale reddish-brown stripes extending to the shoulder, connecting with spots on the nape. The limbs are saffron yellow with lighter spots and streaks. The tail is reddish-brown without markings. The ventral surface of the neck, body, and base of the tail is orange.
Females: The dorsal surface is more grayish-yellow with diamond-shaped spots and dark streaks.
Biology and Ecology:
This species inhabits bedrock, or small crevices within forests of low-elevation coastal mountains, ranging from 10-300 m above sea level. They are diurnal, foraging on insects found within their distribution area. They lay 2 eggs in rock crevices or tree hollows at the beginning of the annual rainy season.
Distribution:
This species is endemic to Vietnam, discovered in 2007 in the Hon Dat mountains area, Kien Giang province.