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New Glassfrog Species Discovered in Ecuador, Named After Olympian

4/17/2026

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The new glassfrog species Nymphargus dajomesae was discovered in Ecuador's El Quimi Biological Reserve and named after Neisi Dajomes, Olympic champion.
Nymphargus dajomesae has a green back, yellow fingers, and a pale underside that conceals some organs, and its divergence from related species occurred about 4.5 million years ago.
The species is Data Deficient due to its limited habitat near agricultural and mining areas in Cordillera del Cóndor.

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The new glassfrog species Nymphargus dajomesae was discovered in Ecuador's El Quimi Biological Reserve and named after Neisi Dajomes, Olympic champion.
Nymphargus dajomesae has a green back, yellow fingers, and a pale underside that conceals some organs, and its divergence from related species occurred about 4.5 million years ago.
The species is Data Deficient due to its limited habitat near agricultural and mining areas in Cordillera del Cóndor.