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Context: A new species of Cyrtopodion (Cyrtopodion Vindhya) was discovered in Dahod and Panchmahals of Gujarat district.
Details:
About Palearctic naked-toed geckos:
- Genus: Cyrtopodion
- They are a group of gekkonid lizards
- The newly discovered reptile is a nocturnal species, associated with granite boulders.
- They come out of the crevices and crevices of the rock after dusk and retreat with some trepidation and can be found on the ground as well
Distribution: arid regions of north Africa, Arabia, and Central Asia to northwestern India. 23 species are currently recognized, with the diversity concentrated in Pakistan and Iran
India-specific details:
- The Indian member of the genus Cyrtopodion is one of the most popular geckonid families in the country. There are currently six species of the genus known in India.
- India has emerged as a hotspot of gecko diversity in the last three decades with more than half of the geckos reported/described from the country.
- From about 61 million in 1996 to 136 at the end of 2019.
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PRACTICE QUESTION
Q) Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to naked-toed geckos?
a. It is a nocturnal species.
b. India has emerged as a hotspot of gecko diversity
- Only a
- Only b
- Both a and b
- Neither a nor b
Answer: Option 3
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/new-species-of-gecko-found-in-gujarat-named-after-vindhya-hills-101679212842509.html
