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Cnemaspis kendallii (Gray, 1845)
| Family Name: | Gekkonidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Kendall’s Rock Gecko |
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Description
| Description | Skin relatively thin with small non-overlapping scales. Eyes large and without eyelids. Snout long, broad and slightly upturned; pupils distinctly rounded. Digits not expanded. Yellow above with dark brown and white blotches and streaks. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Inhabits mature forest where it is nocturnal and largely arboreal, frequenting tree trunks and large boulders. It apparently feeds largely on insects. |
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| Habitats | Forest |
| Distribution | In Singapore, known only from the Central Nature Reserves. Distributed in the Malay Peninsula and Borneo. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Conservation
| Trends & Threats | Habitat degradation. |
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| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | Its habits and behaviour in the wild are poorly studied. |
| Conservation Notes | Habitat protection, strict policing against illegal collection. |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Uncommon |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Vulnerable (VU) [2008] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp Davison, G.W.H., Ng, P.K.L. & Ho, H.C (Eds.). 2008. The Singapore Red Data Book (2nd Edition). Singapore: Nature Society (Singapore). 285pp |
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