Cnemaspis brahmaputra
Species: Cnemaspis brahmaputra (new gecko species)
Discovery Site: Dirgheswari Temple, northern bank of Brahmaputra River (Assam)
Significance: 2nd Cnemaspis species in Northeast India; named after Brahmaputra River.
Key Features & Distinctions
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taxonomic Clade | Cnemaspis podihuna (previously known only in Sri Lanka) |
| Morphology | - Larger body size - Fewer mid-body scale rows - No tubercles on flanks - 3 enlarged thigh scale rows |
| Habitat | Restricted to Brahmaputra River Valley (rocky temple terrain) |
| Evolution | Genetically distinct from Sri Lankan relatives; indicates ancient divergence |