The tiny frogs went unseen for so long because of their size and colouring.
The frogs fit on coins the size of a British 50p or a little larger than a US quarter dollarThe species are so tiny that they fit on top of a British 50p coin with lots of room to spare.They were undetected for so long due to their small stature, colouring and their similarity to existing species.
Scientists want the species to be classified as endangered, because the frogs' habitat is declining in quality and they haven't been found in many regions. Size was not the only barrier to the frogs' discovery. They live in territory occupied by armed groups linked to serious crime and violence. "Despite the progress made in identifying the new species, more research is needed to understand the diversity of miniature amphibians in Mexico," says Dr Smith.They hope to work with the government and non-government organisations in Mexico to create connected zones where the six new species live.
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