Additional Info

• Class:Reptilia
• Family:Agamidae
• Scientific Name:Cyrtodactylus sumuroi Welton, Siler, Linkem, Deismus, & Brown, 2010
• Common Name:Samar bent toed gecko
• Description:This small gecko has a pair of canthal stripes present on the face and dark-colored bands enclosing light-colored bands on the back forming ‘‘bow-tie’’-like shapes. They are typically found on the forest floor and in limestone crevices.
• Ecological Role:Very little is known about this species, but it likely serves as both a predator and prey item in the ecosystem.
• Distribution:Samar and Calicoan islands (Mindanao PAIC endemic).