All you need to know about this nocturnal gecko endemic to the Eastern Ghats
Where is the Jeypore ground gecko found?
It is endemic to the Eastern Ghats. It is found in a few small hilly patches of the Ghats in southern Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh
What is the IUCN status of the Jeypore ground gecko?
Endangered on the IUCN Red List
What is the preferred habitat of the Jeypore ground gecko?
Semi-evergreen forests above 1000 m, coffee plantations.
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