Hemidactylus easai
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Context: New gecko species Hemidactylus easai recorded in Attappady Hills in Western Ghats.
- The genus Hemidactylus goldfuss has 180 species of geckos distributed across the globe and India has 48.
- Kerala has over 9 species of gecko under the Hemidactylus genus.
- Geckos don’t pose a threat to human habitation and they play an important role in controlling the insect population.
About Attappady Hills:
- It is an extensive mountain valley at the headwaters of the Bhavani River nestled below the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats.
- Attappady Reserve Forest is one among the reserved forests and protected forests of India.
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