Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis

Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis Latest News

Recently, a new species of bent-toed gecko has been discovered in Assam and reseaechers named it as “Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis”.

About Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis

• It is a species of bent-toed gecko.
• It belongs to the Cyrtodactylus genus which is amongst the largest groups of geckos worldwide.
• It has been found near Raimona National Park in Kokrajhar district, Assam and named after the park itself.
• Features

• • It exhibits a moderate adult size, with a maximum snout-vent length of 71.1 mm.
  • It is characterized by rounded, bluntly conical, and weakly keeled dorsal tubercles.
  • This specific kind is known for their curved toes that help them grip surfaces with ease.
  • These ‘bent’ or ‘bow-fingered’ toes—an evolutionary adaptation that allows it to navigate the vertical, moss-covered rock faces and ancient tree trunks of the region’s tropical evergreen forests.

Key Facts Raimona National Park

• Location: It is located in the north-western part of Assam.
• It lies along the India-Bhutan border and is situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. 
• It is connected with Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.
• Rivers:
  • The Sankosh River flows along the western boundary.
  • The Saralbhanga River lies on the eastern side.
  • Pekua River forms the southern boundary.
• Vegetation: Moist Sal forests, Sub-Himalayan semi-evergreen forests, Moist mixed deciduous forests, Savannah forests.
• Flora: Many orchid species and Riverine grasslands
• Fauna: It is famous for the Golden Langur, Asian Elephant and Bengal Tiger

Source: NIE

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