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Species in News: Charles Darwin
Context:
- A study in Breviora, Harvard’s journal, reveals that an Indo-American team discovered remarkable reproductive behaviour in Charles Darwin’s frog (Minervarya charlesdarwini), an endangered species native to the Andaman Islands.
- This remarkable frog exhibits an unparalleled reproductive behaviour: upside-down spawning.
About Charles Darwin:
- Scientific Name: Minervarya charlesdarwini
- Family: Dicroglossidae
- Location: Andaman Islands, India.
- Habitat: Subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests; arboreal, breeding in water-filled cavities.
- Vocalisations: Complex advertisement calls with three types: for attracting females, aggressive, and combat calls.
- Conservation Status: IUCN Red List: Classified as ‘Vulnerable’.
- Conservation Needs: Emphasises protecting natural breeding sites and addressing the long-term consequences of breeding in artificial environments.