Discovering the extremely beautiful and rare lumpy toad fish in Ngoc Linh

Besides its impressive appearance, the jade toadfish is also surprising because it lives at an altitude of 1,800m, while previous toadfish species were only found at altitudes of 250m – 1,740m.

Vietnamese and German reptile and amphibian researchers have just discovered and announced a species of lumpy toad fish in the Central Highlands.

"Fish

Ngoc Linh lumpy toad fish.

The new species has the scientific name Tylototriton ngoclinhensis – jade toad fish . This is a very surprising and interesting new discovery about amphibians belonging to the Caudata tailed amphibian order in Vietnam.

Up to now, 6 species of toad fish have been discovered in Vietnam and these species are only found in the North to Nghe An. This new announcement has helped reptile and amphibian researchers in the future discover other new species of toad fish in the Central region from Quang Binh to Kon Tum.

In the journal ZooKeys , researchers said the new species was proven based on distinct morphological and molecular biological evidence. This is a special discovery because it is one of the most colorful species in the genus Tylototriton and is also the first time a toad fish has been recorded in the Central Highlands, at an altitude of 1,800m.

"Tylototriton

This is one of the most colorful species in the genus Tylototriton

Ngoc Linh lumpy toad fish was first discovered in 2018. Reptile and amphibian researcher, Mr. Phung My Trung, said that at that time he knew for sure that this was a new species and would be the most interesting announcement for the species. with the Caudata tailed amphibian in Vietnam.

But it took more than 4 years, after many solo surveys in deep abysses and high mountains, for him to have the opportunity to collect enough research samples and prepare to announce the species of toad fish that he described as “extremely beautiful”. and this is extremely rare .

 

Related Posts

Doja Cat denies rumors that she is getting married after 1 month of dating.

In the ever-evolving landscape of celebrity relationships, Doja Cat has found herself at the center of speculation following her recent romance. After just a month of dating, rumors began to…

Read more

Angelina Jolie’s Pure Beauty: A Timeless Icon!

Angelina Jolie, one of Hollywood’s biggest icons, is not only famous for her acting talent but also for her timeless beauty. From the early days of her career, Jolie has…

Read more

Angelina Jolie: Icon of Photography and Humanitarianism

Introduction Angelina Jolie, one of Hollywood’s most famous stars, is not only famous for her acting talent but also for her active humanitarian activities. Born on June 4, 1975 in…

Read more

Taylor Swift Shows Her Love For Travis Kelce After Chiefs’ Dramatic Opener!

Taylor Swift was in the building for the Chiefs’ season-opening win — and she showed her man some love after the thriller. The Chiefs outlasted the Baltimore Ravens 27-20, and Travis Kelce pulled down three catches for 34 yards. And Swift …

Read more

Frightened by the mushroom named angel, causing a series of deaths

Interesting question: “Do cherry blossom trees bear fruit or not?” Spring comes, on the streets of many major cities around the world, cherry blossoms bloom, creating a wonderfully beautiful scene. , making people not only tourists but also locals…

Read more

The strange dog only has half its body but is not scary at all

No need to possess glittering beauty, the strange dog named Pig has still won a lot of sympathy from the online community thanks to his strange and adorable appearance recently. Pig dog plays with his owner. My body is deformed…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *