Cascade Frog - New Species from Northeast India, Amolops Genus & Ecological Importance

UPSC Reference Category: Environment

Why in News?

Scientists reported three new species of cascade frogs from the biodiverse forests of Northeast India.

Key Facts

  • Genus: Amolops

  • Family: Ranidae

  • Order: Anura

  • Cascade frogs are generally associated with:

    • Rocky waterfalls

    • Fast-flowing streams

    • Forested riparian ecosystems

  • Amphibians are important bioindicators of ecosystem and water quality.

  • The genus Amolops has a wide Asian distribution.

Key Pointer

Cascade frog → Amolops → Fast-flowing streams → Northeast India → Bioindicator