New Salamander Species Discovered in Manipur

A recently published study has recorded a new species of salamander — the Tylototriton zaimeng — in the Zaimeng Lake within the Koubru Forest Division in Kangpokpi district of Manipur.

A scientific expedition to Manipur's Khongtheng mountain range in 2022 led to the revelation of the previously unknown amphibian species.

  • The discovery is significant as it emerges from Kangpokpi district, which has been severely affected by ethnic violence since May.
  • The name "zaimeng" originates from the Liangmai Naga dialect, translating to "puzzle" or "mystery."
  • The discovery of T. zaimeng followed an integrative taxonomic analysis that combined molecular research and morphological ....
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