Cyrtodactylus dimensis Latest News
Researchers recently discovered a new species of gecko named Cyrtodactylus dimensis in the Umrangso area of Assam’s Dima Hasao district.
About Cyrtodactylus dimensis
- It is a new species of gecko.
- It was discovered in the Umrangso area of Assam’s Dima Hasao district.
- Dima Hasao forms part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, a region known for its rich variety of plants and animals.
- Cyrtodactylus dimensis belongs to the bent-toed gecko group.
- The discovery brings the number of described Cyrtodactylus species recorded from Assam to eight.
- The species is closely related to Cyrtodactylus vanarakshaka, another gecko species described from Dima Hasao, but differs in its genetic and morphological characteristics.
- Cyrtodactylus dimensis was distinguished by a combination of characteristics, including the arrangement of scales and specialised structures on its body.
News: NEN
Last updated on Oct, 2026
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