Asian gracile skink

WHY IN NEWS? A new species of an Asian gracile skink has been discovered recently at Anaikatti hills, Coimbatore. About: The New Species of Asian Gracile Skink has been named Subdoluseps nilgiriensis after Nilgiris. The species is closely related to Subdoluseps pruthi found in parts of the Eastern Ghats. Features: The species has a slender body of just about 7 cm. It is sandy brown in colour. The unnoticeable limbs of skinks make them resemble snakes. Protection Status: Subdoluseps nilgiriensis is currently considered a vulnerable species. Significance: This species is only the third skink species discovered from mainland India in the last millennium. Threats: Seasonal....Read More