Five New Species of Horned Frogs Discovered in India's Eastern Himalayas
Summary
Scientists have discovered five new species of horned frogs in India’s eastern Himalayas, more than doubling the known species in the Jingophrys group. One species, Jingophrys tanogogo, is the first known frog in India to eat snails.
Key Points
- Scientists discovered five new horned frog species in India’s eastern Himalayan region after a five-year field study.
- The findings more than doubled the number of known species in the Jingophrys group.
- Jingophrys tanogogo is the first known frog in India, and in its family, to have a snail-based diet recorded.
- The research highlights the eastern Himalayas, especially Arunachal Pradesh, as an underexplored biodiversity hotspot.
