Hemidactylus depressus

Hemidactylus depressus, also known as Sri Lanka leaf-nosed gecko or Kandyan gecko, is a species of gecko endemic to island of Sri Lanka.

Hemidactylus depressus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gekkonidae
Genus: Hemidactylus
Species:
H. depressus
Binomial name
Hemidactylus depressus
Gray, 1842
Synonyms
  • Nubilia argentii Gray, 1845

Description

Head large with large granules, especially on snout. Mid-ventrals 36-40. Digits webbed at base. Lamellae under fourth toe counts 10-11. Tail depressed, with serrated lateral edges. Dorsum light brown to gray, with 4-5 dark transverse angular markings. A dark canthal stripe, edged with a pale one. Tail is with dark cross bars. Venter grayish-creamy.

Distribution and habitat

A gecko endemic to Sri Lanka, found only from localities Kantale, Giritale, Mankulam, Alutnuwara, Hunugalla, Elkaduwa, Rattota, Gammaduwa, Kandy, Knuckles Mountain Range, Haragama, Wakwalla, Palatupana, Balangoda and Vanathavilluwa.

Ecology and diet

Arboreal species from the plains, found on trees, boulders and caves and sometimes enter houses. Diet comprises insects.

Reproduction

Lay 2 eggs at a time in rock crevices, tree holes, leaf litter between June–August. Hatchlings emerge during August and September.

References
  1. Somaweera, R.; de Silva, A. (2010). "Hemidactylus depressus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T178464A7552227. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T178464A7552227.en. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
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