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Cnemaspis rashidi

7th November, 2023

Cnemaspis rashidi

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In News

  • A new species of gecko has been discovered in the Western Ghats near Rajapalayam in Viridhunagar district of Tamil Nadu.
  • It has been named as Cnemaspis rashidi.

Details

  • The new species was found at an altitude of 1,245 metres at Kottamalai estate near Rajapalayam.
  • So far, 93 species of gecko have been documented and this is the 94th species.
  • The new species is also called Rashid’s dwarf gecko as it is the smallest among the genus.
  • It is approximately two inches long from its snout to vent.
  • The dwarf gecko has been found in small numbers and it is endemic to the Western Ghats.

Geckos

  • Geckos are small, mostly carnivorous lizards that have a wide distribution.
  • They are found on every continent except Antarctica.
  • These colorful lizards have adapted to habitats from rain forests, to deserts, to cold mountain slopes.
  • Geckos shed their tails if a predator grabs them.
  • Like other reptiles, geckos are ectothermic, producing very little metabolic heat.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Recently, Cnemaspis rashidi was in the news. What is it?

A.Gecko

B.Frog

C.Snail

D.Beetle

Choose the correct code.

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

Answer 

1.A