The end of the tail is sometimes coiled.
The sharp claws allow for an excellent grip on a granite ouctrop.
Family : GEKKONIDAE
Species : Cnemaspis kendalli
Size (snout to vent) :7 cm
Size (total length) : 14 cm
References : H1, H2
All images taken at Bukit Timah, Singapore.
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A species of
mainly primary
forest up to 1500 metres, mainly preferring damp cave entrances or rocky
outcrops but also nearby tree trunks. It is largely nocturnal, but can be active on
dull afternoons.
Geckos of the Cnemaspis
genus have round pupils and slender, clawed toes without adhesive pads.
Kendall's Rock Gecko has a distinctively grey and brown patterned dorsum and
a striped, spiky tail which can be raised and curled over the back. The
tail has whorls of tiny spines, most noticeable at the base.
This species occurs in
Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo and the Natuna Islands (Indonesia).
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Female on a tree trunk : eggs are clearly visible in her belly. |
