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Nasikabatrachus is _______ discovered from ________.


  1. Amphibian, Western Ghats
  2. Reptile, Western Ghats
  3. Fish, Eastern Ghats
  4. Cavernicole, Eastern Ghats

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Amphibian, Western Ghats
B
Cavernicole, Eastern Ghats
C
Fish, Eastern Ghats
D
Reptile, Western Ghats
Solution
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The correct option is B Amphibian, Western Ghats

Nasikabatrachus is a genus of frogs which are amphibians. Two species are recognized, Nasikabatrachus Bhupathi and Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis, both are endemic to the Western Ghats. The purple frog is a frog species belonging to the family Sooglossidae. It is also known as Indian purple frog or pignose frog. So, the correct answer is 'Amphibian, Western Ghats'.

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