Two New Gecko Species Discovered
According to the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvanathapuram (IISER-TVM), the spot-necked day gecko and the Anaimudi day gecko, both very distinctly-patterned lizards found only in the higher reaches of the Agasthyamalai and Anamalai hill ranges in the Western Ghats, are the latest additions to India’s reptile fauna.
Red Iris
The approximately six-centimetre-long lizard sported an unusual, bright red iris (a thin band surrounding the pupil of the eye) and a long, striking amber line also ran down its dark back.
Spot-necked Day Gecko
- Yet another day gecko was spotted at Kollam’s Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary – which is ....
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