New gecko species discovered in Cambodia's nature reserve

The new species was observed on tree trunks, at the base of trees, on rock boulders near streams, and along forest trails at night in semi-evergreen forest - Neang Thy/Wild Earth Allies

PHNOM PENH: A new species of bent-toed gecko has been discovered in Cambodia's renowned Kirirom National Park, said a joint press release seen on Wednesday (Feb 25).

The findings, published in the scientific journal Zootaxa, highlighted the extraordinary and still unfolding biodiversity of the Cardamom Mountains, where many species occur nowhere else on Earth, said the press release issued by the Ministry of Environment and Wild Earth Allies.