Cnemaspis scalpensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cnemaspis |
| Species: | C. scalpensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Cnemaspis scalpensis (Ferguson, 1877)
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Cnemaspis scalpensis, commonly called Ferguson's day gecko or the rocky day gecko, is a species of diurnal gecko. The species is found only in Sri Lanka.
Habitat and distribution[]
Widespread in Sri Lanka, and more common in the dry zone, than wet zone. Mainly confined to large boulders. Localities include Gammaduwa, , 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 bright yellow.
Ecology and 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 13 mm.
References[]
- ^ "Cnemaspis scalpensis ". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
Further reading[]
- Ferguson W (1877). "Reptile Fauna of Ceylon". Letter on a collection sent to the Colombo Museum, Herbert, Ceylon. (Gymnodactylus scalpensis, new species).
External links[]
- Cnemaspis
- Endemic fauna of Sri Lanka
- Reptiles of Sri Lanka
- Lizards of Asia
- Reptiles described in 1877