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NAKED-TOED GECKO

20th March, 2023

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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.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to naked-toed geckos?

a. It is a nocturnal species.

b. India has emerged as a hotspot of gecko diversity

  1. Only a
  2. Only b
  3. Both a and b
  4. Neither a nor b

Answer: Option 3

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