Ponmudi day gecko
The Ponmudi day gecko (Cnemaspis nairi) is a species of lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is endemic to India. Etymology
The specific name, nairi, is in honor of Indian naturalist S. Madhavan Nair. Geographic range
C. nairi is found in the Indian state of Kerala. The holotype, from which the species was originally described, was collected at Ponmudi. Habitat
The preferred habitat of C. nairi is evergreen forests and semi-evergreen forests at elevations of . Description
C. nairi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of . Dorsally, it is gray with black and white markings. Ventrally, it is grayish brown. The tail has alternating rings of black and yellowish olive. Reproduction
C. nairi is oviparous. 