Music Frog

 

‘Music Frog’

·       Scientists have identified a new species of ‘music frog,’ named Nidirana noadihing, in Arunachal Pradesh.

·       In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a new species of ‘music frog’ in the lush landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh. This finding, based on comprehensive analysis involving morphological, molecular, and acoustic evidence, sheds light on a previously unrecognized member of the Nidirana genus.

·       This unique discovery is marked by the distinct feature that both male and female frogs are vocal.

·       The frogs emit a distinctive call pattern consisting of two to three notes, resembling the sounds of wild duck species.

·       The male frogs, characterized by their robust bodies, were observed calling loudly in various locations, including marshy areas, the edges of a newly constructed pond, and along a nearby road.

·       The frog is named after the Noa-Dihing River where it was found.


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