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ZSI Team Discovers New Pangolin Species in Arunachal Pradesh.

Environment | Dated: 13 Jan 2025

In January 2025, researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered a new pangolin species, named the Indo-Burmese Pangolin (Manis indoburmanica), in Arunachal Pradesh (AR). This species diverged from the Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) approximately 3.4 million years ago.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The newly discovered species belongs to the family Manidae, featuring dark brown to olive-brown scales and a pinkish-colored face. Its body is covered with bristle-like fur, similar to other Asian pangolins.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Researchers from the Shadpada Entomology Research Lab (SERL) at Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala, have discovered two rare species from the Order Neuroptera: Glenochrysa zeylanica and Indophanes barbara.
  • (ii) Glenochrysa zeylanica is a green lacewing species from the Chrysopidae family, classified under the Order Neuroptera.
  • (iii) Indophanes barbara is an antlion species belonging to the Myrmeleontidae family, characterized by its long, distinct antennae.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which organization recently discovered a new species of pangolin in Arunachal Pradesh?

Correct Answer: ZSI

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