Mizoram University Researchers Find New Gecko Species in Assam

A new gecko species has been discovered in Assam's Dima Hasao district by Mizoram University researchers, state Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on Thursday. 

In a social media post, he said that the new reptile variant was discovered in the rocky habitats of Umrangso, highlighting the importance of scientific research in uncovering lesser-known wildlife.

"Researchers from Mizoram University



identified the new species, named Cyrtodactylus diamensis, belonging to the gecko genus Cyrtodactylus," Baruah said. 

The discovery was published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, bringing scientific attention to the unique reptiles inhabiting the region's rocky landscapes, he added. 

The study was conducted by Mizoram University researchers Krijotiya Thaochen, Mathipi Vabeirureilai, Mara Duaa Hlychho and Hmar Flawte.