Hemidactylus prashadi Smith, 1935

Taxonomy and Naming

Hemidactylus prashadi, formally described by Smith in 1935, can reach a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 9.5 cm (3.7 inches), with a total tail length of 12 cm (4.7 inches).

Distribution

This species is geographically distributed in India, specifically in the area that was formerly the Bombay Presidency.

Type Locality

Its type locality is recorded as the neighbourhood of Jog, North Kanara district, Bombay Presidency.

Habitat

The natural habitat of H. prashadi is forest, occurring at altitudes ranging from 15 m to 1,500 m (49 ft to 4,921 ft).

Reproduction

H. prashadi reproduces via oviparity, meaning it lays eggs.