title: Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi
text: # Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi
  
  Cyrtodactylus vilaphongi is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. It is endemic to Laos.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, vilaphongi, is in honor of Laotian conservationist Vilaphong Kanyasone, who was one of the collectors of the holotype.
  
  ## Geographic range
  
  C. vilaphongi is found in northern Laos, in Luang Prabang Province.
  
  ## Habitat
  
  The preferred natural habitats of C. vilaphongi are forest and rocky areas, at altitudes of 577–597 m (1,893–1,959 ft).
  
  ## Description
  
  C. vilaphongi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8.5 cm (3.3 in).
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  The mode of reproduction of C. vilaphongi is unknown.
  
  