''Cnemaspis rashidi'' is a species of diurnal, rock-dwelling,

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gecko Geckos are small, mostly carnivorous lizards that have a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. Belonging to the infraorder Gekkota, geckos are found in warm climates throughout the world. They range from . Geckos ar ...

endemic to India. It is reported from Western Ghats of India and the species is found in Kottamalai near Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. It is one among the 94 species described in the genus ''

Cnemaspis ''Cnemaspis'' is a genus of diurnal (day) geckos found in Asia. With over 100 species, it is one of the most diverse genera of geckos. Molecular phylogenies suggest that the two regional groupings may form distinct clades which are not each oth ...

''. It is known as Rashid's dwarf gecko since it is the smallest species of the genus ''Cnemaspis''. The back side of the body is with attracting yellow, white and black colors. The total length from snout and vent is 2 inches.

Habitat

Rashid's dwarf gecko is found at an elevation of 1245 meters of MSL.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q123361442 rashidi Reptiles of India Reptiles described in 2023 Endemic reptiles of India