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Two New Frog Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Scientists have found two new types of frogs in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
These frogs are called Leptobrachium somani and Leptobrachium mechuka.
They belong to a group of frogs called Leptobrachium.
There are now 39 known types of these frogs in the world, and only four were known in India before this discovery.
The scientists used DNA tests and looked at the frogs' bodies to make sure they were new species.
They found these frogs in the forests and near rivers in Arunachal Pradesh.
One frog is named after a town called Mechuka, and the other is named after a famous journalist.
The scientists think this shows that there is still a lot to learn about the animals in Arunachal Pradesh.
Two new frog species, Leptobrachium somani and Leptobrachium mechuka, were discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
The discovery was published in the scientific journal PeerJ on January 9.
Only four species of this genus were previously known in India.
The frogs were identified using DNA analysis, physical features, and behavioral observations.
The discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh's forests and river ecosystems.
- Who
- Scientists from the University of Delhi and Harvard University
- What
- Discovered two new frog species
- Where
- Lower Dibang Valley and Shi Yomi districts, Arunachal Pradesh
- When
- Research paper published on January 9
- Why
- To document and study the biodiversity of the region
Key facts
- Species Names
- Leptobrachium somani (Soman’s Slender Armed Frog) and Leptobrachium mechuka (Mechuka Slender Armed Frog)
- Genus
- Leptobrachium
- Global Species Count
- 39
- Indian Species Count
- 4 (previously known)
- Discovery Location
- Lower Dibang Valley and Shi Yomi districts, Arunachal Pradesh
- Publication Date
- January 9
- Journal
- PeerJ
- Researchers
- A N Dikshit, Akalabya Sarmah, Sonali Garg, Tage Tajo, Radhakrishna Upadhyaya K, James Hanken, S D Biju
Quotes
Chowna Mein
Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
“The discovery of Leptobrachium somani and Leptobrachium mechuka is a proud moment for Arunachal Pradesh. These newly documented species highlight the rich and still unfolding biodiversity of our state.”
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