New reed snake species Calamaria mizoramensis discovered in Mizoram:

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: January 12 2026

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Researchers have identified a previously unknown reed snake species in Mizoram, naming it Calamaria mizoramensis after the state of its discovery.
The finding was confirmed by a research team led by Prof. H.T. Lalremsanga of Mizoram University.
The study, involving collaborators from India, Russia, Germany, and Vietnam, was published in the latest issue of Zootaxa dated January 5, 2026.