The frog, Hyloscirtus tolkieni (or, the Río Negro Stream Frog), lives in the pristine waters that flow from the mountains through the Río Negro-Sopladora National Park. LordOfTheRings TheHobbit JRRTolkien
Researchers Juan C. Sánchez-Nivicela, José M. Falcón-Reibán and Diego F. Cisneros-Heredia named the frog after their mutual love for Tolkien — who is most notable for writing, the vibrant colors of the frog reminded the researchers of the magnificent creatures from Tolkien's fantasy world.
Researchers have been exploring the park since 2020 and uncovered several species previously unknown to science. According to a press release, the park is located in the south of Ecuador and contains large forested areas that have yet to be studied. "For weeks, we explored different areas of the Río Negro-Sopladora National Park, walking from paramo grasslands at 3,100 meters [about 10,200 feet] elevation to forests at 1,000 m [3280 feet].
"The truth is that the tropical Andes are magical ecosystems where some of the most wonderful species of flora, funga and fauna in the world are present. Unfortunately, few areas are well protected from the negative impacts caused by humans.
Researchers have only studied one frog, stating that more research is needed to better understand the frog's habitat and life history. Because nearly 57 percent of Ecuadorian amphibian species are threatened by extinction, researchers say it's vital to explore new habitats where these frogs may exist and assess if long-term conservation methods need to be put into place to protect them.
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