New Frog Species Discovered in China, Surprises Scientists with Unique Features | China News
Guangdong, China: In a significant breakthrough for global biodiversity research, scientists have identified a new species of spiny frog, named Quasipaa yunkaiensis , in the Yunkaishan National Nature Reserve of southern China. The discovery, published in the reputed journal Asian Herpetological Research, sheds fresh light on the complex taxonomy of the Quasipaa genus, known for its unique spiny features. The newly discovered amphibian stands out from its relatives due to its unusually large body size and smooth dorsal skin—traits that sharply contrast with the typical spiny appearance seen in other Quasipaa species. Adult males of the species can grow up to 113.8 mm in length, making it one of the larger members of the genus. Interestingly, unlike most of its counterparts, the species lacks spiny tubercles on the sides of its body, although it develops nuptial spines on specific parts of the forelimbs during the breeding season. file photo: Quasipaa yunkaiensis The ...