Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis:
New species of bent-toed gecko has been discovered in Assam and reseaechers named it as “Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis”.
- It is a species of bent-toed gecko.
- It belongs to the Cyrtodactylus genus which is amongst the largest groups of geckos worldwide.
- It has been found near Raimona National Park in Kokrajhar district, Assam and named after the park itself.
Raimona National Park:
- It is located in the north-western part of Assam.
- It lies along the India-Bhutan border and is situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
- It is connected with Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.
- The Sankosh River flows along the western boundary.
- The Saralbhanga River lies on the eastern side.
- Pekua River forms the southern boundary.
- Moist Sal forests, Sub-Himalayan semi-evergreen forests, Moist mixed deciduous forests, Savannah forests.
- Flora: Many orchid species and Riverine grasslands
- It is famous for the Golden Langur, Asian Elephant and Bengal Tiger
