New Orange Pumpkin Toadlet Brachycephalus lulai Discovered in Brazil's Cloud Forests

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Moneycontrol•11-12-2025, 12:54
New Orange Pumpkin Toadlet Brachycephalus lulai Discovered in Brazil's Cloud Forests
- •A new orange-coloured Pumpkin Toadlet species, Brachycephalus lulai, was discovered in Brazil's cloud forests.
- •Found in the high-elevation Serra do Quiriri mountains, its unique call and bright color helped identify it as a new species.
- •Genetic analysis confirmed its distinction from other Brachycephalus frogs, highlighting the region's fragile biodiversity.
- •Named after President Lula, the discovery aims to draw attention to protecting vulnerable cloud forest habitats.
- •The species' small range makes it vulnerable, emphasizing the need for conservation against threats like deforestation.
Why It Matters: This discovery reveals fragile biodiversity, stressing the need for ecosystem protection.
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