9 New Species Discovered in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary

Recently, researchers discovered nine new species in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • The discovery was made by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
  • The sanctuary is located in the southern Western Ghats.
  • The findings are based on surveys conducted between 2018 and 2022.
  • The study documented a total of 977 species across 21 faunal groups.
  • These include 511 vertebrates and 466 invertebrates.
  • New species include a jumping spider, damselfly, mayflies and snails.
  • Some species are endemic to the Megamalai–Periyar landscape.
  • Many recorded species act as bio-indicators of ecosystem health.
  • Around 82% of land snail species are endemic to the Western ....
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