Frog species discovered in Arunachal named after the state
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered a green frog in Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and named the species Odorrana arunachalensis after its state of discovery, Arunachal Pradesh. Odorrana, also known as odorous frog, is a genus of frogs with over 50 species. A black band-like mark between the eyes is a distinguishing character of the new species.