Discover the unique Sitana gokakensis, a slender lizard native to the Western Ghats of India, thriving in semi-arid grasslands. With its distinctive throat flap and agile movements, this insectivorous species plays a crucial role in pest control and ecosystem balance.
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Sitana gokakensis
Discover the unique Sitana gokakensis, a slender lizard native to the Western Ghats of India, thriving in semi-arid grasslands. With its distinctive throat flap and agile movements, this insectivorous species plays a crucial role in pest control and ecosystem balance.
Eutropis nagarjuni
<b>Eutropis nagarjuni</b>, commonly known as the Nagarjun Skink, is a small to medium-sized skink from the montane forests of the Western Ghats, featuring a streamlined body, smooth olive to brown scales with darker stripes, and a diet primarily of insects. Notably adaptable, this skink exhibits unique behaviors such as fleeing to cover when threatened and plays an essential role in its ecosystem by regulating insect populations.
Dravidoseps kalakadensis
Discover the Dravidoseps kalakadensis, also known as the Kalakad Dravidian skink, a unique insectivorous species thriving in the lush forests of the Western Ghats, India. With its striking coloration and impressive climbing abilities, this vulnerable skink plays a vital role in regulating insect populations and maintaining ecological balance.
Dravidoseps gingeeensis
<p><b>Dravidoseps gingeeensis</b>, a vulnerable species found in the humid forests of India's Western Ghats, boasts a slender body measuring 15 to 20 cm, a distinctive light brown to olive-green coloration, and a vibrant yellow belly. This nocturnal insectivore plays a critical role in its ecosystem by regulating insect populations and serves as both predator and prey in its biodiverse habitat.</p>
Dravidogecko beddomei
Discover the Dravidogecko beddomei, a small, vibrant gecko native to the lush Western Ghats of India, known for its striking color changes and nocturnal hunting behaviors. This insectivorous species plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance while facing vulnerabilities due to habitat loss.
Cyrtodactylus collegalensis
Discover the Cyrtodactylus collegalensis, or Collegal Gecko, a medium-sized, nocturnal species native to the Western Ghats of South India, thriving in moist deciduous forests. Known for its distinctive dark bands and robust build, this Vulnerable gecko plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations while adapting to various microhabitats.