New Frog Species

Nov. 23, 2023

Recently, scientists have discovered a new species of frog in Arunachal, named Nidirana noadihing.

About the New Frog Species:

  • It is a new species of 'music frog' which is named Nidirana noadihing.
  • The new frog of the genus Nidirana is phenotypically distinct from its congeners by a combination of morphological characters
  • It is confirmed for the first time that the Nidirana genus has been found in India.
  • The Nidirana species is known in Japan, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
  • Nidirana are known to inhabit swamps, ponds, and paddy fields, and they often construct nests to lay their eggs.
  • The new species was named after the Noa-Dihing River, which is near where the specimens were discovered and collected.
  • Appearance: The amphibians have "irregularly shaped and sized spots" on their eyelids and they have dark stripes around their moderately large eyes. Their pupils are gold-rimmed. Their irises are dark brown and have a golden spackle.

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