Biology:Litoria mira
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Litoria |
| Species: | L. mira
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| Litoria mira Oliver, Rittmeyer, Torkkola, Donnellan, Dahl & Richards 2020
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Chocolate frog (Litoria mira) is a tree frog belonging to the genus Litoria, and is part of the Litoria caerulea species complex.[1] It was discovered in New Guinea by a research team led by Griffith University.[2][3][4] It was named mira (meaning surprised or strange in Latin) because of the surprising nature of the discovery, its chocolate-brown skin.[5][6][7]
Characteristics
It is noted that Litoria Mira bears resemblance with common green frog of Australia known as Litoria cerulean .They both look similar apart from their skin color. Litoria Mira can be differentiated from all other Litoria due to its unique combination of webbing on hand, large size, limbs that are relatively short and robust as well as small violet patch of skin present on the edges of his eyes. It is likely that both the chocolate frog and Australia green frog was linked by land about 2.6 million years and share a biotic element.[8][9] These amphibians, known for their jumping abilities and croaking sounds, live all over the world and are among the most diverse animals, with over 6,000 species.[10] It is a little smaller than the Australian green tree frog, at between 7 cm and 8 cm when fully mature.[3][11][12] It has been compared to the chocolate frog in the Harry Potter books.[8]
Distribution
Litoria mira is endemic to New Guinea.[2]
References
- ↑ Hutchins, Colin. "A new chocolate frog reveals ancient links between Australia & New Guinea" (in en-EN). https://news.griffith.edu.au/2021/05/28/a-new-chocolate-frog-reveals-ancient-links-between-australia-new-guinea/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oliver, Paul M.; Rittmeyer, Eric N.; Torkkola, Janne; Donnellan, Stephen C.; Dahl, Chris; Richards, Stephen J. (2020). "Multiple trans-Torres Strait colonisations by tree frogs in the Litoria caerulea group, with the description of a new species from New Guinea". Australian Journal of Zoology 68 (1): 25. doi:10.1071/ZO20071. ISSN 0004-959X.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Australian scientist discovers 'chocolate frog' in New Guinea swamps". 28 May 2021. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/may/29/australian-scientist-discovers-chocolate-frog-in-new-guinea-swamps.
- ↑ Anderson, Natali (28 May 2021). "New Frog Species from New Guinea Has 'Lovely Chocolate Coloring'". http://www.sci-news.com/biology/litoria-mira-09706.html.
- ↑ Woodyatt, Amy (29 May 2021). "Scientists discover new 'chocolate frog' in swamp". https://edition.cnn.com/2021/05/29/asia/chocolate-tree-frog-intl-scli-scn/index.html.
- ↑ Nath, Dipanita. "2 June 2021". Indian express. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/litoria-mira-frog-species-7338983/.
- ↑ "Adorable New Chocolate Frog Species Discovered, But You Definitely Shouldn't Eat It" (in en). https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/adorable-new-chocolate-frog-species-discovered-but-you-definitely-shouldnt-eat-it/.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Litoria Mira real life version of chocolate frog found all you need to know about it". The Financial Express. 2 June 2021. https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/science/litoria-mira-real-life-version-of-chocolate-frog-found-all-you-need-to-know-about-it/2263594/.
- ↑ Amy Woodyatt. "Scientists discover new 'chocolate frog' in swamp". https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/29/asia/chocolate-tree-frog-intl-scli-scn/index.html.
- ↑ "Australian Researchers Discover Adorable New 'Chocolate Frog' Species" (in en). https://gadgets.ndtv.com/science/news/chocolate-frog-species-discovered-new-guinea-australian-scientists-litoria-mira-2456455.
- ↑ "Meet 'chocolate frog': This newly discovered species is straight out of Harry Potter world" (in en). India Today. June 1, 2021. https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/meet-chocolate-frog-this-newly-discovered-species-is-straight-out-of-harry-potter-world-1809434-2021-06-01. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- ↑ "New (And Very Cute) 'Chocolate Frog' Species Identified By Scientists" (in en). 2021-06-05. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/chocolate-frog-new-species_n_60bbcd90e4b099fb31c8a9e4.
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