Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Scientific name Cnemaspis sisparensis | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Family Gekkonidae Rank Species | |
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The Sispara day gecko (Cnemaspis sisparensis) is a species of gecko found in the Nilgiri Hills of India.
Description
It is closely allied to Cnemaspis wynadensis, but the digits much more elongate. Three femoral pores are found on each side. The dorsal tubercles are homogeneous. In color, it is brown, with regular, transverse, dark bands across the body and tail.
From snout to vent, it grows to 2.4 in.
Its type locality is Sholakal, near the bottom of the Sispara Ghat, Nilgiri Hills.
References
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