Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Reptilia
- Order: Squamata
- Family: Gekkonidae
- Genus: Cnemaspis
- Species: Cnemaspis dissanayakai
Description
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information – Detailed morphological characteristics, size range, coloration, and diagnostic features of C. dissanayakai are not available in the current accessible encyclopedic sources.
Distribution and habitat
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information – The precise geographic range and preferred habitats of C. dissanayakai have not been documented in the referenced encyclopedic literature. Species of the genus Cnemaspis are generally distributed in South and Southeast Asia, often inhabiting rocky outcrops, forest edges, and limestone habitats.
Etymology
The specific epithet “dissanayakai” is likely an eponym honoring an individual with the surname Dissanayaka, a common practice in taxonomic nomenclature. No further etymological details are provided in the available sources.
Conservation status
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information – The conservation assessment (e.g., IUCN Red List category) for C. dissanayakai has not been reported in the consulted encyclopedic references.
References
- Entry for Cnemaspis dissanayakai in taxonomic databases such as The Reptile Database (accessed 2026).
Note: The information presented reflects the extent of reliable, published data currently available. Additional details may exist in primary herpetological literature not captured in general encyclopedic compilations.