The Hindu·2 min read·medium
New study hints at a wider distribution of Agasthyamalai Bushfrog in Western Ghats
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The Hindu Bureau
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A new study published in 'Reptiles & Amphibians' confirms the presence of the Agasthyamalai Bushfrog in the Munnar landscape, 120 km north of its previously known range. This discovery suggests that the Shencottah Gap may not be an absolute geographical barrier for all amphibian species.
A recent study published in the journal Reptiles & Amphibians has revealed that the Agasthyamalai Bushfrog (Raorchestes agasthyaensis) has a wider distribution in the Western Ghats than previously known. The finding challenges long-held assumptions about the species’ geographic range.
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