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Three New Gecko Species Discovered in Angola

8/22/2025

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Researchers discovered three new day gecko species in Angola: Rhoptropus megocellus, R. minimus, and R. crypticus.
The study reveals increased gecko diversity in southwestern Angola, aided by better access and advanced methods.
Findings underscore the need for specimen preservation for future research and conservation.
The research is published in *Ecology and Evolution*.

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Story summary

Researchers discovered three new day gecko species in Angola: Rhoptropus megocellus, R. minimus, and R. crypticus.
The study reveals increased gecko diversity in southwestern Angola, aided by better access and advanced methods.
Findings underscore the need for specimen preservation for future research and conservation.
The research is published in *Ecology and Evolution*.