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Pterapodia roseus

Pterapodia roseus- the red winged flutter-newt is actually a bit of a misnomer since the flutter newt genera is part of the skink family. It is also a prime example of convergent evolution, where a certain species has adapted into having traits similar to another completely different species, in this case the flutter newt seemingly has 4 insect-like wings in place of its legs, though upon closer examination one would find that its wing structures is very similar to that of a bat, elongated fingers with membranes protecting it.
the flutter newt also possesses different musculature that operates its legs, one that is more like how an insect wing muscle works as well as having a less flexible joint that feels more segmented and rigid. This allows its legs to move very rapidly the same way an insect wing takes off, but because of this advantage the flutter newt must sacrifice its mobility on land having very rigid and stiff movements much like a grasshopper instead of a lizard.