In which Indian state, specifically in the Western Ghats, was the 94th species of gecko discovered, named Cnemaspis Rashidi or Rashid's dwarf gecko?

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In which Indian state, specifically in the Western Ghats, was the 94th species of gecko discovered, named Cnemaspis Rashidi or Rashid's dwarf gecko?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Karnataka

C. Kerala

D. Maharashtra

The recently discovered Cnemaspis Rashidi, known as Rashid's dwarf gecko, was found in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India, particularly at the Kottamalai estate near Rajapalayam. It is the smallest among the genus and is approximately two inches long from its snout to vent. It was found at an altitude of 1,245 meters at the Kottamalai estate near Rajapalayam. It has a combination of beautiful colour patterns of yellow, white, and black adorning its back, making it stand out among its gecko relatives.

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