Researchers have recently discovered an Asian gracile skink species named Subdoluseps nilgiriensis from

Researchers have recently discovered an Asian gracile skink species named Subdoluseps nilgiriensis from

A. Aravalli Range

B. Himalayas

C. Eastern Ghats

D. Western Ghats

Explanation:

Researchers have discovered an Asian gracile skink species from Western Ghats. The new species is closely related to Subdoluseps pruthi found in parts of the Eastern Ghats. Named Subdoluseps nilgiriensis, the reptile has a slender body of just about 7 cm and is sandy brown in colour. The new species was found in a dry deciduous area, showing that even the dry zones of our country are home to unrealised skink diversity.