A frog that looks like it came straight out of “Lord of the Rings” was found in the mountains of Ecuador. The frog has eyes that are a pale pink colour and toes that are spotted with gold.

It also appears to have been transported directly from Middle-earth. Because of this, the researchers who found it gave it the name “Hyloscirtus Tolkien” or “H.Tolkien.”

What is Lord of the Rings?

The Lord of the Rings is an epic, high-fantasy novel by the English writer and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien.

The frog was discovered in a National Park that covers more than 185,000 acres. This particular frog calls the mountain rivers and streams of the National Park it’s home.

Adult stream frogs prefer the protection of lush vegetation on the river banks, whereas tadpoles mature near rocks in the rapids.

Important Details

• This is to honour J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of “The Lord of the Rings.”
• According to researchers, the new species of frog has amazing colours.
• Aside from that, it seems to live in a world of dreams.
• The frog measures 6.5 centimetres in length.
• It has a colouration that can be described as bluish-green.
• Its throat, belly, flanks, and the undersides of its legs are all golden yellow, and black spots dot those areas.
• The frog’s fingers and toes are covered in broad skin stripes and tiny black dots.
• The creature has a striking pair of dusty pink eyes with black irises.
• Various scientific expeditions conducted in this region of Ecuador have led to the discovery of a significant number of new species.
• The National Park is home to some of the world’s most beautiful species of flora, fungi, and fauna.
• However, deforestation, unsustainable agricultural expansion, mining, invasive species, and climate change are having a significant negative impact on it.
• According to officials, this has led to approximately 57% of the amphibian species being placed in danger of extinction.

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Watch a video

The YouTube channel “Fernweh Chronicles” shows glimpses of the variety of life in Ecuador.

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