Field guide
Gunasekara's shieldtail
ගුණසේකරගේ තුඩුල්ලා · gunasekarage thudulla
Rhinophis gunasekarai
Non-venomous Endemic
A recently described endemic shieldtail.
How to identify
1Small burrowing body
2Shielded tail tip
3Pointed snout
Good to know
Non-venomous and harmless. Clean the bite and apply a dressing.
Up to 0.25 m
Length
Nocturnal & fossorial
Active
Earthworms
Diet
Where it's found
Intermediate zoneWet zone
Moist soil.