| Cnemaspis molligodai | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Gekkota |
| Family: | Gekkonidae |
| Genus: | Cnemaspis |
| Species: | C. molligodai |
| Binomial name | |
| Cnemaspis molligodai Wickramasinghe & Munindradasa, 2007 | |
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. [2]
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. [3]
Adult males of Cnemaspis molligodai measure 25–28 mm (0.98–1.10 in) in snout-to-vent length (SVL). [2]
Cnemaspis molligodai is found in southwestern Sri Lanka, in the island's wet zone. [1]
The preferred natural habitat of Cnemaspis molligodai is forest, at elevations from sea level to 200 m (660 ft). [1]
Cnemaspis molligodai is arboreal and can be found high in the forest canopy. [1]
