New snake species discovered — Trachischium lalremsangai (Mizoram & Myanmar)

What: New worm‑eating snake species described in Herpetozoa; named after Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga; 11th Trachischium species in Northeast/Himalayan region.

Significance:

• Biodiversity: Highlights Northeast India as biodiversity hotspot; importance of taxonomic research for conservation.

UPSC relevance: Biodiversity conservation, species documentation, environmental science.

Practice Q: Discuss the conservation importance of documenting new species in biodiversity hotspots like Northeast India.