Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis

SEO Title: Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis: New Gecko Species, Northeast India and Biodiversity

Category: Environment & Ecology | Biodiversity | Herpetology

UPSC Notes

Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis is a gecko species associated with the biodiversity-rich landscape of Northeast India.

Key Pointers

  • Belongs to the genus Cyrtodactylus.

  • Geckos are reptiles belonging to Squamata.

  • Species discoveries highlight Northeast India's high herpetological diversity.

  • Relevant to:

    • Taxonomy

    • Endemism

    • Habitat conservation

    • Biodiversity documentation

  • Northeast India's forests and hills support numerous endemic reptile species.

Prelims Focus: Cyrtodactylus → gecko → reptile → Squamata → Northeast India biodiversity.