Hemidactylus paucifasciatus

Hemidactylus paucifasciatus is a species of gecko from the genus Hemidactylus. It is distributed throughout the region of Odisha in India. It has a row of bumps along its back and a large tail. It is relatively large compared to its genus, and it has a rust color.

Characteristics

The total length of the body is large relative to others in the genus, with the largest identified measuring at. There is a row of raised bumps spread along the dorsal side of the body, and typically displays a reddish-brown color. The gecko typically prefers to live in hills and valleys in the Indian countryside. It has a collection of scales on its front side ranging from 32 to 35 individual ones. The tail is large relative to the rest of the body, and their knees resemble a distinct cone-like shape.