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The discovery took place in the mountains that cross the chain from Huancabamba to Piura, "in the midst of persistent fogs, dwarf forests and silent moors" A team of
Herpetologists Unearth Three New Frog Species in Peru
Herpetologists have identified three new species of the Frog genus Pristimantis from the rugged, misty highlands of northwest Peru. Pristimantis Chinguelas. Image credits: Chavez et al. , doi: 10.3897/evolsyst.9.148522. To date, 619 species have been documented. Pristimantis is recognized as the most diverse group of amphibians. This genus spans Central and South America, showcasing the [...] The post Herpetologists Unearth Three New Frog Specie…
A team of Peruvian scientists discovered three new species of frog in a mountain range in northern Peru, reported the Peruvian Institute of Herpetology on Friday, July 4. Frogs were found a few weeks ago in a forest ecosystem located between 2,000 and 3,000 meters of altitude in the Piura region. “We have found three new species of frogs of the genus Pristimantis, which live in less explored areas of northern Peru,” said herpetologist Germán Chá…
They are of the genus Pristimantis and were found in a chain of mountains near the area of Piura. They measure 5 centimeters and sing very acutely
Herpetologists Discover Three New Species of Frogs in Peru
Herpetologists have described three new species of the frog genus Pristimantis from the rugged, misty highlands of northwestern Peru. The post Herpetologists Discover Three New Species of Frogs in Peru appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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