ZSI scientists discover new Gecko species in Andhra Pradesh

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have found a new gecko species in Andhra Pradesh. It was discovered in the Tirumala Hill ranges. The new species is named Hemiphyllodactylus venkatadri sp. nov. This discovery highlights the unexplored biodiversity of the Eastern Ghats. It is the second Hemiphyllodactylus species found in Andhra Pradesh.