Cnemaspis scalpensis
| Rocky Day Gecko | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Sauropsida |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Scleroglossa |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cnemaspis |
| Species: | C. scalpensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Cnemaspis scalpensis Ferguson, 1877 | |
The Rocky day gecko or Ferguson's day gecko, Cnemaspis scalpensis, is a species of diurnal gecko found only in Sri Lanka.
Habitat & Distribution
Widespread in Sri Lanka, and more common in the dry zone, than wet zone. Mainly confined to large boulders. Localities include Gammaduwa, Palmadulla, Ritigala and Kandy.
Description
Snout short, dorsal scales with smooth granules. Median sub-caudals are enlarged. Ventrals smooth. Pre-anal pores absent. Femoral pores present. Dorsum brown or bluish-gray, with dense brown reticulations. Forehead and lips with light spots. Throat dusted 5-6 irregular cross bars of light spots. Throat dusted with brown. Rest of the venter is brighte yellow.
Ecology & Diet
Diurnal and crepuscular species, often found in pairs, on large trees and rocks.
Reproduction
1-2 eggs with dimensions of 5mm are deposits, and hatchlings measure 13mm.
References
- http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Cnemaspis&species=scalpensis
- http://eol.org/pages/789690/overview
External sources
- http://inaturalist.org/taxa/Cnemaspis_scalpensis
- http://www.gbif.org/species/2446105
- http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Cnemaspis_scalpensis/classification/