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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.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/others/new-species-of-gecko-found-in-gujarat-named-after-vindhya-hills-101679212842509.html

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