Cyrtodactylus ramboda
| Ramboda Bent-toed Gecko | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Class: | Sauropsida |
| Subclass: | Diapsida |
| Infraclass: | Lepidosauromorpha |
| Superorder: | Lepidosauria |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Scleroglossa |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cyrtodactylus |
| Species: | C. ramboda |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyrtidactylus ramboda Batuwita & Bahir, 2005 | |
Ramboda Bent-toed Gecko, Cyrtodactylus ramboda, is a species of gecko endemic to 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. Mental subpentagonal, with concave posterior lateral borders. Dorsal scales across mid-body between ventro-lateral folds, 55-63. Ventral pores and pre-cloacal groves absent. Dorsum medium brown with 5 sinous 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
- http://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Cyrtodactylus&species=ramboda
- http://www.srisalike.com/Founa/Reptiles/Endemic/Cyrtodactylus%20ramboda.aspx
- http://www.wht.lk/storage/miscellaneous/Cyrtodactylus%20RBZ.pdf
- http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=818378