Bufoides bhupathyi
14th October, 2023
Environment
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Context
- A group of scientists from India and the United Kingdom have discovered a new species of toad - Bufoides bhupathyi in the Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram.
Details
- Bufoides is a small genus of true toads, family
- The genus is endemic to Northeast India, with one species known from the Garo and Khasi Hills.
- Bufoides are small toads; the maximum sizes of the two species are 30 and 47 mm.
Species
There are two recognized species:
- Bufoides kempi
- Bufoides meghalayanus
- Bufoides bhupathyi Naveen
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Recently, Bufoides bhupathyi was in the news. What is it? 1. Salamander Species 2. Toad Species 3. Kelp 4. A Seagrass Species Choose the correct code. 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D Answer Option 2. B. Toad Species |
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