
Channel: Cambridge University
Category: Education
Tags: new speciesuniversity of cambridgemexican frogstiny frogscambridge universitynew species of frogcambridge researchsix new species of tiny frog discovered
Description: Scientists have discovered six new species of frog the size of a thumbnail in the forests of Mexico, with one earning the distinction of Mexico’s smallest frog. All six species are smaller than a British 1p coin - around 15mm long - when fully grown. Adult males of the tiniest of these species, named Craugastor candelariensis, grow to only 13mm. Learn more: bit.ly/3xX5N14