- A new species of snake named Calamaria
garoensis has been discovered
- A new species of snake
named Calamaria garoensis has been discovered.
- It was found in the Garo
Hills region of Meghalaya.
- The discovery adds to the
rich biodiversity of northeastern India.
- Meghalaya Chief Minister
Conrad K. Sangma praised the scientists for this discovery.
- The finding has gained
significant attention.
- It highlights the
ecological importance of the region.
- It also emphasizes the
need for continued biodiversity research.
Calamaria garoensis
- Calamaria garoensis is a
species of snake belonging to the genus Calamaria.
- Snakes of the Calamaria
genus are small and secretive, often called “reed snakes.”
- They usually live underground
or within leaf litter.
- Their hidden lifestyle
makes them difficult to detect.
- Because of this, many
species in this group remain undocumented.
- This new species was
discovered during field surveys in the dense forests of the Garo Hills.
- Its identification was confirmed through detailed taxonomic