Habitat of Euphlyctes aloysii, a new species of frog under threat
Q. A habitat of a frog at Adyar is under threat after having been discovered 9 years ago by a team from India and Japan. What is the species of the frog?- Published on 12 Oct 15a. Euphlyctes aloysii
b. Rana Temporaria
c. Rana Pipiens
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Euphlyctes aloysii
Nine years ago, the Euphlyctes aloysii was discovered by a research team from St. Aloysius college and Japan. The habitat of this frog is currently under threat due to extensive land filling activities. The frog was named after St. Aloysius College and was found in the marshy land of Ayar and Bajpe. Existence of this frog was discovered in 2006. This is a tiny water frog of dark brown-greenish colour.
