Biology:Cyrtodactylus ramboda

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Short description: Species of lizard

Cyrtodactylus ramboda
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Cyrtodactylus
Species:
C. ramboda
Binomial name
Cyrtodactylus ramboda
Batuwita & Bahir, 2005

Cyrtodactylus ramboda is a species of gecko endemic to the island of Sri Lanka.

Habitat & Distribution

A recently described gecko from western slopes of the central hills of Sri Lanka. Only known from Ramboda, near Gerandi Falls at an elevation of 780m.

Description

Head depressed. Enlarged tubercles on para-vertebral row 38-44. Densely arranged mid-dorsal tubercles. Lamellae under fourth toe are 7-8. Claws are moderately long. Ventral pores and pre-cloacal groves absent. Dorsum medium brown with 5 sinuous dark brown bands. A dark canthal stripe found that meets on nape.

Ecology & Diet

Active on tree trunks about 1.5-2.5m above the ground or on moss covered boulders.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3009355 entry