Cnemaspis molligodai

Cnemaspis molligodai

Molligoda's day gecko

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Cnemaspis molligodai

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.

Animal name origin

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.

Appearance

Adult males of C. molligodai measure 25–28 mm (0.98–1.10 in) in snout–vent length (SVL).

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Mating Habits

C. molligodai is oviparous.

References

1. Cnemaspis molligodai Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cnemaspis_molligodai

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