New Gecko Species Cyrtodactylus Jayadityai Discovered in Northeast India

New Gecko Species Cyrtodactylus Jayadityai Discovered in Northeast India

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A team of Indian researchers from Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram has described a new species of bent-toed gecko, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai sp nov, from the lowland forests of North Tripura, marking a significant addition to India's rich reptilian diversity. India News | New Gecko Species Cyrtodactylus Jayadityai Discovered in Northeast India.

Assam CM hails discovery of new gecko species, describes it as proud moment for state, NE

Guwahati, Apr 16 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday hailed the discovery of a new gecko species, describing it as a proud moment for the state and the Northeast region.In a post on X, Sarma said: "A proud moment for Assam and the Northeast. The discovery of a new gecko species, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, highlights our rich biodiversity and the growing strength of our researchers." He, however, did not mention where the n…