From One to Two: Unveiling Tail Bifurcation in Tokay Gecko (Gecko gecko) from Satchari National Park, Northeast Bangladesh

Atikul Islam Mithu; Harish Debbarma

doi:10.3329/jbas.v49i1.79382

From One to Two: Unveiling Tail Bifurcation in Tokay Gecko (Gecko gecko) from Satchari National Park, Northeast Bangladesh

Authors

Atikul Islam Mithu Department of Zoology, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Harish Debbarma Tipra para, Satchari National Park, Chunarughat, Habiganj, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbas.v49i1.79382

Keywords:

Tail bifurcation, Tokay Gecko, Lizard, Northeast Bangladesh

Abstract

This study documents a case of tail bifurcation in the Tokay Gecko (Gecko gecko) observed in Satchari National Park, Bangladesh. While generally abundant, this instance underscores limited research on the species in the region. The unusual tail morphology and loss of digits on a hindlimb suggest predation and its potential adverse effects on the gecko's fitness, warranting further investigation.

J. Bangladesh Acad. Sci. 49(1); 153-156: June 2025

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2025-06-03

How to Cite

Mithu, A. I., & Debbarma, H. (2025). From One to Two: Unveiling Tail Bifurcation in Tokay Gecko (Gecko gecko) from Satchari National Park, Northeast Bangladesh. Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, 49(1), 153–156. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbas.v49i1.79382