Scientists find a new frog species hidden in a museum drawer for a century

In a surprising revelation, a common frog species from Ecuador and Colombia remained misnamed for more than a century. Researchers uncovered this taxonomic blunder through a careful review of historical museum specimens and identified it as Pristimantis milpe. This finding underscores the vital role that archived collections play in advancing scientific knowledge and correcting longstanding misconceptions in taxonomy.

By TOI Science Desk