Cnemaspis kumarasinghei
Species of lizard
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Cnemaspis kumarasinghei, commonly known as Kumarasinghe's day gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to the island of Sri Lanka.
| Cnemaspis kumarasinghei | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cnemaspis |
| Species: | C. kumarasinghei |
| Binomial name | |
| Cnemaspis kumarasinghei Wickramasinghe & Munindradasa, 2007 | |
Etymology
The specific name, kumarasinghei, is in honor of Sri Lankan wildlife ranger Siril Kumarasinghe, who was killed in the line of duty in 2007.[2]
Description
C. kumarasinghei is small for its genus. Adult males have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 28–32 mm (1.1–1.3 in).[3]
Geographic range
C. kumarasinghei is found in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka.[1]
Habitat
Behavior
C. kumarasinghei is arboreal and crepuscular.[1]