Researchers from Australia have identified a new tree frog species that’s been dubbed the “chocolate frog” due to its milky brown skin.
A paper published by scientists from Queensland Museum and Griffith University in the Australian Journal of Zoology details the discovery of Litoria mira in the dense lowland rainforests of New Guinea.
The frog was discovered in 2016, and researchers conducted genetic analysis to confirm it is indeed a new species. Researchers believe the chocolate frog could be widespread across New Guinea, and the frog may have managed to remain a secret for so long due to the thick, impenetrable rainforest swamps it calls home.
“The closest known relative of Litoria mira is the Australian green tree frog. The two species look similar except one is usually green, while the new species usually has a lovely chocolate colouring,” Paul Oliver, a co-author of the study and researcher from Queensland Museum, said in a statement.
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IS IT PARVE OR CHALAVI?
It’s from The Hill, so it’s conspiracy theories.
Racist frog.
BFM – Black Frogs Matter
Neville, I’ll trade you a Dumbledore for a Flamel.
That’s what happens to chocoholics who bathe in yummy chocolate.
‘ The closest known relative of Litoria mira is the Australian green tree frog. The two species look similar except one is usually green, while the new species usually has a lovely chocolate colouring’. Green and brown are related colors. What makes this interesting is that when human feces exit too early they are green in color! Truly fascinating science.
Green and brown are related colors. If you’re colorblind?
Wow. Thank for sharing.
Barton’s Chocolate company used to sell these during the 70’s. They were called Jumpees and were filled with truffle then changed to a caramel filling. Oh the memories…
Is it crunchy?