Minervarya ghatiborealis
01.03.2025
Minervarya ghatiborealis
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Why in the news?
Researchers from the western Maharashtra region recently discovered a new endemic species of frog named ‘Minervarya ghatiborealis'.
About Minervarya ghatiborealis:
- This new species of endemic frog was found at Mahabaleshwar in the north-western Ghats of Sahyadri in Maharashtra.
- This species is named after the Sanskrit word ‘Ghati', meaning western, and the Latin word ‘Borealis', meaning northern region, thus meaning ‘from the north western Ghats'.
- It has been included in the genus Minervarya, commonly known as the ‘Cricket frog'.
- Frogs of the Minervarya genus are distinguished by the parallel lines on their abdomens.
- They nest near standing water or small springs and make noises similar to that of nightingales.
- The breeding vocalisation of males differs from other species of the genus.
Source: The Times of India
Which among the following best describes Minervarya ghatiborealis, recently seen in the news?
A. A newly discovered species of frog in Western Ghats
B.A rare species of snake found in the Eastern Ghats
C.A type of freshwater fish discovered in the Ganga River basin
D.A newly identified medicinal plant from the Nilgiri Hills
Answer A