With reference to the recently discovered Cyrtodactylus vanrakshaka, consider the following statements: 1. It is a new species of bent-toe gecko discovered in the Barail Hills of Assam. 2. The species name translates to 'forest protector' to honor local conservation efforts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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C) Both 1 and 2 — Both statements are correct. Cyrtodactylus vanrakshaka is a newly discovered bent-toe gecko from the montane forests of the Barail Hills in Assam, and its specific name 'vanrakshaka' translates to 'forest protector' in honor of the Assam forest department.

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