New 'Music Frog' Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Researchers have recently identified a novel species of 'music frog, Nidirana noadihing, in Arunachal Pradesh, known for the unique vocalization of both male and female frogs.

Key Points

  • Unique Vocalization: The distinguishing feature of the newly discovered frog is that both male and female specimens exhibit vocalization, marked by a distinctive call pattern comprising two to three notes.
  • Habitat: Male frogs were observed with 'robust' bodies calling loudly from vegetation-surrounded shallow water pools, marshy areas, the edges of a newly constructed pond, and along a nearby road.
  • Specimen Collection: A total of five Noa-Dihing Music Frogs, including three males and two females, ....
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