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Context

• Scientists have discovered a new species of frog in Arunachal, named Nidirana noadihing.

Details

• For the first time, a new species from the Nidirana genus has been found in India.
• Nidirana species are known in Japan, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.

Location

• The frog, also known as the Noa-Dihing Music Frog, was found in Changlang and Lohit districts.
• The new species was named after the Noa-Dihing river near where it was found.

Habitat

• Nidirana are known to inhabit swamps, ponds and paddy fields, and they often construct nests to lay their eggs

Distinguishing Feature

• It is phenotypically distinct from other frogs in its genus and has unique characteristics such as a "robust" body and golden-rimmed pupils.

Other characteristics

• The frog has a "robust" body, with males measuring between approximately 1.8 inches and 2.3 inches long and females measuring between about 2.4 inches and 2.6 inches long.
• The frogs have a "rounded" snout and "smooth" skin with bony protrusions on their backs.
• The amphibians have a "pale cream" line bordered with dark brown running down the centre of their bodies.
• Their light brown limbs are adorned with dark stripes.

Significance

• This discovery confirms the presence of the Nidirana genus in India and highlights the importance of exploring specialized habitats like marshlands.

PRACTICE QUESTION Q. A new species from the Nidirana genus has been found in India. What is it? 1.    Amphibian 2.    A newly discovered Sea Anemonea 3.    A new species of Frog 4.    A new species of pit viper Choose the correct code from the options given below. A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Answer: C) 3