Oldest Known Male Gecko Found Preserved in Kachin Amber

Oldest Known Male Gecko Found Preserved in Kachin Amber

Paleontologists have described a new genus and species of ancient gecko found in two pieces of amber from the 99-million-year-old (mid-Cretaceous) amber deposits in Kachin province, Myanmar. The post Oldest Known Male Gecko Found Preserved in Kachin Amber appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Ancient Male Gecko Preserved in Kachin Amber: Oldest Specimen Unearthed

Paleontologists have unveiled an exciting discovery: a new genus and species of ancient gecko, identified as Carinasquama rusmithii, found in two pieces of amber from a 99-million-year-old (Middle Cretaceous) deposit in Kachin State, Myanmar. Notably, one specimen features a bulge at the base of its tail, indicative of a male lizard’s hemipenis, suggesting the presence [...] The post Ancient Male Gecko Preserved in Kachin Amber: Oldest Specimen …