Ghost Frog Found: Scientists Stumble Upon Species Missing Since 1902
Ghost Frog Found: Scientists Stumble Upon Species Missing Since 1902
The elusive frog Alsodes vittatus has been found after 130 years, emphasizing gaps in knowledge and conservation needs in South American amphibians.
A team of researchers has rediscovered a frog species that had not been seen in over 130 years. First described in 1902, Alsodes vittatus had remained undetected despite numerous search efforts. The researchers found two separate populations of the species in the southeastern area of the historic Hacienda San Ignacio de Pemehue, located in Chile’s La Araucanía Region. This rediscovery marks a significant milestone for South American herpetology and highlights the importance of conserving biodiversity in the Southern Cone.
