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Scientists have discovered a strange new toad species smaller than a fingernail in a rainforest in northeast Brazil, shedding more light on the rich diversity of life forms in the region.. The ...
DNA analysis found the new species had between 2.5% and about 13% genetic divergence from other bush frogs. The research team included Lingyun Du, Yuhan Xu, Shuo Liu and Guohua Yu.
DNA analysis found the new species had at least 5% genetic divergence from other odorous frogs. The research team included Shi-Ze Li, Ji-Jun Chen, Hai-Jun Su, Jing Liu, Xiu-Jun Tang and Bin Wang.
Ranoidea mira, also known as the chocolate frog, is a species of tree frog in the subfamily Pelodryadinae, and is part of the Ranoidea caerulea species complex. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It was discovered in New Guinea by a research team led by Griffith University .
Xenophrys apatani, is a species of horned toad of Xenophrys genus, discovered from Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. The species is named after Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. This leaf litter dwelling frog belongs to the family Megophryidae.
The new species of tree frog has bright yellow toes and orange thighs tucked behind the classic green body, researchers said. Discover more new species Thousands of new species are found each year.
The frog species was discovered in August 2009 by Louisiana State University herpetologist Christopher Austin and his PhD student Eric Rittmeyer while on an expedition to explore the biodiversity of Papua New Guinea. [10] The new species was found near Amau village in the Central Province, from which its specific name is derived. [3]
The new species “eats small birds, rodents, snakes and other frogs and insects,” du Preez said. Beytell’s bullfrogs have a “strongly pulsed,” “whoop”-like call, the study said.