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New frog species identified in Arunachal
December 25 , 2017
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- Scientists have discovered a new frog species at the Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The new species found in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district has been named Odorrana arunachalensis.
- Odorrana is a genus of frogs (family Ranidae) habitat located in East Asia and surrounding regions and the species is sighted during the wet season from April to September.
- It is a medium-sized green frog adapted for a life in torrential waters.
- The frog inhabits fern-covered rocky areas along hill streams in mixed wet tropical forests.
- The presence of a black band-like mark between the eyes is a distinguishing character that separates it from all the other frog species.
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