Cyrtodactylus jayadityai

Category: Environment / Zoology / Biodiversity

UPSC Notes & Key Pointers

  • Cyrtodactylus jayadityai is a species of bent-toed gecko.

  • It belongs to the genus Cyrtodactylus.

  • Bent-toed geckos are reptiles belonging to the family Gekkonidae.

  • Species discoveries such as this highlight India's high level of reptilian diversity and endemism.

  • Prelims Focus: Taxonomy, gecko family and biodiversity.