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Kandian Half-toed Gecko
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Kandian Half-toed Gecko

Hemidactylus depressus

The Kandyan Gecko (Hemidactylus depressus) also known as Sri Lanka Leaf-nosed Gecko, is a species of gecko endemic to island of Sri Lanka.

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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.

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Range & habitat

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

Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”

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What it does

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

Wikipedia: “Ecology and diet”

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Where it lives

Recorded sightings

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geo-referenced records in GBIF, from museums, herbaria and field observers.

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