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The frog was discovered in 2016, and researchers conducted genetic analysis to confirm it is indeed a new species. Researchers believe the chocolate frog could be widespread across New Guinea, and the frog may have managed to remain a secret for so long due to the thick, impenetrable rainforest swamps it calls home.
“The closest known relative of Litoria mira is the Australian green tree frog. The two species look similar except one is usually green, while the new species usually has a lovely chocolate colouring,” Paul Oliver, a co-author of the study and researcher from Queensland Museum, said in a statement.
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Litoria Mira has created excitement around the globe for its appearance
Harry Potter fans are going crazy about the frog as it resembles one shown in the series
An Australian scientist has discovered a chocolate frog in the dense forests of the world s second-largest island, New Guinea. Everybody is surprised to see the colour of this frog living on the tree.
An Australian scientist Steve Richards first spotted this frog in the year 20216 and took a few specimens for research. After studying the specimen the frog has turned out to be a completely new species in the animal kingdom.
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