Discovery of New Grass Lizard Takydromus ultapanensis
Context and Significance: Researchers have recently discovered a new species of Asian grass lizard named Takydromus ultapanensis in the Ultapani Reserved Forest within the Manas Biosphere Reserve landscape in Kokrajhar district of Assam. The discovery is significant because it highlights the rich yet underexplored biodiversity of Northeast India. The genus Takydromus consists of slender, long-tailed lizards commonly known as Asian grass lizards, which are usually found in grassy or forest-edge habi
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