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Three New Cascade Frog Species
📅 Published 14 Aug 2026 · Aug 2026
Three New Cascade Frog Species
Scientists led by Prof. S. D. Biju, University of Delhi, discovered three new cascade frog species.
Species
| Species | State |
|---|---|
| Amolops ammachi | Tripura |
| Amolops sendenyi | Nagaland |
| Amolops bella | West Bengal |
Important research
- More than 15 years of fieldwork.
- More than 300 geographic frog populations studied.
- Used DNA sequencing + morphology.
Additional species newly recorded in India
- Amolops afghanus
- Amolops nepalicus
- Amolops wangyali
- Amolops medogensis
- Amolops bellulus
Important publication
Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University
Prelims Focus
Amolops ammachi → Tripura
Amolops sendenyi → Nagaland
Amolops bella → West Bengal
📝 Relevant Exams:
UPSC