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Nasikabatrachus bhupathi: A New species of the genus Nasikabatrachus
August 24 , 2017
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- A new species of the endemic frog genus Nasikabatrachushas been discovered from the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats.
- The newly discovered frog is named Nasikabatrachus bhupathi.
- It has a snout-shaped nose, just like a pig’s and is a soil dwelling species of purple frog.
- It inhabits the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, near the Srivilliputhur Grizzled Giant Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.
- The discovery is significant as it constitutes additional evidence in favour of the theory of continental drift.
- The frog is an inhabitant of Seychelles, and the discovery of this frog species in India suggests that the Indian subcontinent was part of the ancient landmass of Gondwana before splitting from Seychelles 65 million years ago.
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