Scientists describe three new frog species from Peruvian Andes

Mongabay
Jul 10, 2025, 6:14 am80 ptsTrending
Peruvian scientists have identified three new-to-science frog species in the Andes, highlighting the mountains’ wealth of biodiversity, according to a recent study. The three species have been named Pristimantis chinguelas, P. nunezcortezi and P. yonke. “They’re small and unassuming, but these frogs are…

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