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Duttaphyrnus dhara

May 29, 2026

Recently, a new species of toad recorded in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district has been named as Duttaphyrnus dhara.

About Duttaphyrnus dhara:

  • It is a new toad species found in
  • Habitat: It prefers forest-edge and semi-natural habitats.
  • Features:
    • It is a small, forest-associated toad.
    • It has a compact body, wider head and absence of prominent cranial ridges.
    • It has small but distinct tympanum, moderate toe webbing, and a rough dorsum covered with numerous pointed keratinised warts.
    • It has a brown body with irregular black patches, a narrow pale mid-dorsal line, dark fingers and toes, and a creamy white underside marked with black blotches.
    • It is clearly different from its closest known relatives, Duttaphrynus stuarti and Duttaphrynus chandai.

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