New Frog From Meghalaya Named After Khasi Rice Dish

New frog from Meghalaya named after Khasi rice dish

New frog species named after Khasi dish, Jadoh, discovered in Meghalaya, highlighting the link between indigenous culture and biodiversity.

Two new species of frogs in state get Khasi names - Meghalaya Monitor

Guwahati/Shillong, July 26: In a groundbreaking study that merges science with culture, two new species of bush frogs have been discovered from Meghalaya and named as a tribute to the Khasi way of life. ‘Raorchestes jakoid’. Photo sourced Published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, the study describes Raorchestes jakoid sp. nov. and Raorchestes jadoh sp. nov., both belonging to the genus Raorchestes, known for its small-sized, direct-developing…