Identification:
A medium-sized rock-dwelling gecko species. The maximum body length reaches 107 mm. The dorsal surface features 5-7 slightly white spots along the midline, extending from the nape to the sacrum. The flanks exhibit 4-6 pairs of short, sometimes irregular, white markings located between the forelimbs and hindlimbs. There are 14-17 rows of large, smooth tubercles along the back. 83-93 scales encircle the midbody. The ventral surface has 30-34 rows of scales between the lateral folds. Males possess 11-14 precloacal pores arranged in an angle. There are 18-20 subdigital lamellae on the fourth toe of the hind foot.
Biology and Ecology:
This nocturnal reptile species typically inhabits rock formations near streams in coastal evergreen forests, ranging from 100 to 400 meters in elevation. It is active during the night, resting in narrow crevices during the day. The diet consists of insects found within the habitat. The species lays two eggs in crevices and cracks in the rock walls at the beginning of the rainy season each year. The species was first discovered in 2010, and its name is derived from its distribution – Tà Kóu Mountain, Bình Thuận Province.
Distribution:
Endemic to Vietnam, recently discovered in the Tà Kóu Mountain area of Bình Thuận Province, coexisting with the gecko Cyrtodactylus takouensis.