Ecuadorian and Colombian Frog Recognized as New Species After 100 Years

A frog common to Ecuador and Colombia has been formally described as a distinct species, Pristimantis milpe, after more than a century of mistaken identity. Scientists used museum specimens collected in the 1800s to determine that the frog had been misidentified as another species. The new classification clarifies the taxonomy of the region’s amphibian fauna and provides a more accurate basis for future ecological and conservation studies. The discovery underscores the value of historical collections in resolving long‑standing taxonomic questions.