Two New Frog Species Latest News
A team of scientists led by ‘Frogman of India’ S. D. Biju recently discovered two new frog species named Soman’s Slender Arm Frog (Leptobrachium somani) and Mechuka Slender Arm Frog (Leptobrachium mechuka) from the remote mountain habitats of Arunachal Pradesh.
About Soman’s Slender Arm Frog (Leptobrachium somani)
- It is a new slender-armed frog species.
- It was discovered at Tiwarigaon in Arunachal Pradesh.
- It has been named in honour of the late journalist E. Somanath, recognising his lifelong commitment to environmental journalism.
- This small frog measures about 55 mm in length.
- It has a greyish-brown body with irregular light-grey markings and distinctive silver-grey to light-blue eyes.
- An evergreen forest species, males are typically found calling from the banks of fast- or slow-flowing streams.
About Mechuka Slender Arm Frog (Leptobrachium mechuka)
- It is a new slender-armed frog species.
- It is named after Mechuka, the town in Arunachal Pradesh where it was first collected.
- Measuring about 60 mm, this species occurs in evergreen forests and adjoining grasslands.
- It has a uniformly brown body with a reddish tinge and striking silvery-white eyes.
Source: NIE
Last updated on January, 2026
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