New Frog Species Identified in Ecuador and Colombia

Scientists have officially described *Pristimantis milpe*, a new frog species previously confused with another for over a century. This discovery, made by reviewing 19th-century specimens, is significant as *Pristimantis milpe* is common and widely distributed in the Chocó forests of Ecuador and southern Colombia. The identification highlights the importance of re-examining historical collections for biodiversity insights.

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