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New species of Horned Frog (Xenophrys apatani)
Context
Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified a new species of horned frog in Northeast India, previously mistaken for another species found in Vietnam and China.
Key-facts of the Species:
- Initially misidentified as Xenophrys maosonensis, the newly described frog is now recognized as Xenophrys apatani.
- The species is named after the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, where it was first reported.
- This leaf-litter dwelling frog, distinguished by small horns and dark brown coloration, inhabits tea leaf environments.
- There is a significant genetic difference of 4.4% to 5.5% from its Vietnamese counterpart, prompting the species' reclassification.
- Xenophrys apatani contributes to India's herpetofaunal diversity, particularly in the Eastern Himalayas and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspots.
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