O nouă specie de broască „derutantă” a fost descoperită în Ecuador. De ce îi intrigă pe cercetători

A newly discovered frog species in southern Ecuador, named Excidobates perplexus, is threatened by mining activities. This small amphibian, measuring between 15.1 and 18.3 millimeters, has two distinct populations with different color patterns. The species is part of a group of toxic frogs, and its name reflects the confusion caused by its color variations. Genetic analysis confirmed they belong to the same species despite their differences. The frog inhabits well-preserved forests and is sought after in the black market as a collector's item. The discovery involved multiple scientific institutions.