Nyctibatrachus kali

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Recently, the new frog species was discovered and named it as Nyctibatrachus kali.

About Nyctibatrachus kali

• It is more commonly called ‘Kali Night Frog.
• It was found in the Kali Tiger Reserve in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
• It was named after the nearby Kali River (the reserve is also named after the river which flows through it).
• The new frog species is known to be a ‘cryptic’ one, which has similarities with the ‘Kumbara Night Frog’ (Nyctibatrachus kumbara) discovered in 2014.
• Its sound resembles that of wood-chopping in the forest.

Key Facts about Kali Tiger Reserve

• It is situated in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
• It is composed of Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and Anshi National Park. 
• River: The Kali River, which forms the major source of water for Uttara Kannada, flows through the tiger reserve.
• Vegetation: It is a blend of semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests, interspersed with patches of bamboo and grasslands.
• Flora: It features species like teak, silver oak, eucalyptus, and various medicinal plants.
• Fauna: Animals found in the Tiger Reserve include Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Bison, Wild dog, Sambar, Spotted deer.

Source: DH

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