Three new cascade frog species found in Northeast India; one named after Padmini Varkey
Key facts
- Scientists described three new cascade frog species of the genus Amolops.
- They are Amolops ammachi (Tripura), Amolops sendenyu (Nagaland) and Amolops bella (West Bengal).
- Five more cascade frog species were recorded in India for the first time.
- The team was led by Prof. S.D. Biju of Delhi University.
Why it matters
[Environment] Cascade frogs live in fast-flowing forest streams. The finds came from over 15 years of fieldwork. They show how rich the Northeast's biodiversity is.
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