New gecko species discovered in Barail Hills, named ‘vanrakshaka’ in honour of forest dept
A new bent-toe gecko species, Cyrtodactylus Vanrakshaka Sp Nov, has been discovered in Assam's Dima Hasao district. The gecko, found in the Barail Hills, belongs to the Cyrtodactylus Khasiensis group. Researchers named the species to honor the Assam Forest Department for their conservation efforts, especially for lesser-known species.
A new bent-toe gecko species, Cyrtodactylus Vanrakshaka Sp Nov, has been discovered in Assam's Dima Hasao district. The gecko, found in the Barail Hills, belongs to the Cyrtodactylus Khasiensis group. Researchers named the species to honor the Assam Forest Department for their conservation efforts, especially for lesser-known species.
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