New and Rediscovered Species Confirmed in Northeast India

Overview

• Assam authorities announced the first confirmed state record of the bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus bapme) from Urpad Beel in Goalpara district.
• Researchers photographed the Long-tailed Duskhawker dragonfly inside Namdapha National Park, documenting a species not recorded in Arunachal since 1914.
• Both detections came from routine field surveys and were communicated through a mix of scientific publication and official statements.
• The dragonfly sighting signals healthy riparian and forest conditions because these insects need clean water and intact forest to complete their life cycles.
• Conservationists say the finds underline the value of continued habitat protection, regular monitoring, and local stewardship to reveal hidden or returning species.