Molligoda’s Day Gecko
Cnemaspis molligodai
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Gekkonidae
Cnemaspis molligodai, commonly known as Molligoda's day gecko, is a species of diurnal lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the island of Sri Lanka. Etymology The specific name, molligodai, is in honor of Sri Lankan Hayasinth Molligoda for his service and commitment to the conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of Sri Lanka.
Cnemaspis molligodai est une espèce de geckos de la famille des Gekkonidae. Répartition Cette espèce est endémique du Sri Lanka. Description Cnemaspis molligodai mesure, queue non comprise, de 25 à 28 mm.
Cnemaspis es un género de geckos pertenecientes a la familia Gekkonidae. Se encuentran en el África subsahariana y el Asia indomalaya. Son gecos relativamente pequeños, con pupilas redondas (por lo tanto, principalmente diurnos) que viven en entornos boscosos.
Distribution
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