New ‘cryptic’ gecko species discovered in Vietnam’s imperiled karst forests

Mongabay
Apr 23, 2026, 11:37 pm129 ptsTrending
In the rugged karst forests of northern Vietnam, researchers have identified a new gecko species, Vietnam’s 12th known species of gecko. The discovery highlights how much diversity the often-overlooked landscape holds. Ziegler’s Slender Gecko (Hemiphyllodactylus ziegleri) was discovered during surveys in…

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