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Agasthyagama edge

31st January, 2024

Agasthyagama edge

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Context

  • Recently discovered in the Southern Western Ghats at Kulamavu in Idukki, Agasthyagama edge is the second species in the Agasthyagama genus.

All about Agasthyagama edge

Characteristics:

  • Size: A diminutive lizard with a maximum snout-vent length of 4.3 cm.
  • Climbing: Poor climbers due to a reduced fifth toe, they primarily inhabit terrestrial environments with dense leaf litter

Feeding Habits:

  • Agile and swift despite its small size.
  • Feeds on small insects, utilizing speed to hide within dry leaves to escape predators

Distinctive Features:

  • Uniform dull olive-brown body with a slightly darker head.
  • White throat adorned with a broad dark brown stripe on its dewlap.
  • Brick yellow scales further distinguish its appearance.

Significance of Name:

  • Named after the EDGE programme of the Zoological Society of London, emphasizing its distinctiveness and global significance.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Agasthyagama edge, a recently discovered lizard species:

1.Agasthyagama edge is the first and only species in the Agasthyagama genus.

2.It primarily inhabits trees due to its climbing abilities.

3.The distinctive feature of Agasthyagama edge includes a dark brown body with brick yellow scales.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2

B) 2 and 3

C) 1 and 3

D) Only 3

Answer. D) Only 3

Explanation:

Statement 1: Agasthyagama edge is the second species in the Agasthyagama genus. This is incorrect.

Statement 2: It primarily inhabits trees due to its climbing abilities. This is incorrect. The information states that Agasthyagama edge is a poor climber, primarily inhabiting terrestrial environments with dense leaf litter.

Statement 3: The distinctive feature of Agasthyagama edge includes a dark brown body with brick yellow scales. This is correct.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

D) Only 3