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science4 months ago

Eight-Year Search Yields Three New Gecko Species

After eight years of research, three new gecko species have been discovered in Namibia's neighboring Angola, highlighting the region's rich and previously underexplored reptile diversity. The discoveries were supported by detailed morphological and genetic analyses, emphasizing the importance of museum specimens for future research and conservation efforts. These findings underscore Angola's emerging status as a hotspot for endemic rock-dwelling reptiles and the significance of integrated fieldwork and genetic tools in uncovering biodiversity.

science2 years ago

Newly Discovered Species with Triangular Head Found in Vietnam's Cliffs.

A new species of gecko, Hemiphyllodactylus lungcuensis, has been discovered in the cliffs of northern Vietnam. The Lungcu slender gecko has a "triangular" head and a "brown sand" coloring with "irregular dark brown streaks." The new species was identified based on its body shape and DNA analysis, which found it had anywhere from about 4% to about 20% genetic divergence from other known gecko species. The researchers say further field research is required to uncover the unrealized diversity of geckos in northern Vietnam.