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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.

About Apatani tribe

The Apatani tribe is a prominent ethnic group residing in the Ziro valley of Arunachal Pradesh, in the eastern Himalayas.
Language and Religion: They speak the Tani language and follow traditional beliefs, worshiping the sun and the moon.
Festivals: Dree, Myoko, Yapung, and Murung. Dree is celebrated with prayers for a prosperous harvest and the well-being of humanity, while Myoko celebrates friendship akin to a modern Friendship Day.
The Apatanis practice a unique form of agriculture where rice and fish are cultivated together, a method known as integrated rice-fish farming.
In their terraced mountain fields, the Apatanis cultivate three principal varieties of rice: Emeo, Pyape, and Mypia.

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New species of Horned Frog (Xenophrys apatani)

Key-facts of the Species:

About Apatani tribe

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