New Bent-Toed Gecko Species Cyrtodactylus jayadityai Discovered in Tripura

Researchers have described a new species of bent-toed gecko from Tripura. The discovery highlights restricted-range biodiversity in lowland forest habitats of Northeast India.

Cyrtodactylus jayadityai:

Dimension	Key Details
Common Identity	New bent-toed gecko species discovered in Tripura.
Nomenclature	Naming after herpetologist Jayaditya Purkayastha.
Genus	Classification under Cyrtodactylus, commonly known as bent-toed geckos.
Closest Relative	Closest relation to Cyrtodactylus tripuraensis based on mitochondrial DNA data.
Habitat	Occurrence in lowland forest patches of North Tripura district.
Range	Highly restricted distribution of about 8 to 12 square km.
Behaviour	Nocturnal activity with daytime retreat into burrows and crevices.
General Gecko Traits	Comprises small carnivorous lizards known for climbing ability and vocalisations.
Conservation Classification	Categorisation as data deficient due to limited distribution data.
Threats	Comprises increasing human activity and environmental degradation.