Three new cascade frog species identified in northeast India.
Naming of one species after social worker Padmini Varkey.
Five additional frog species recorded in India for the first time.
Frogs live in fast‑flowing water and waterfall habitats.
Discovery emphasizes the need to protect natural habitats.
One of the new species is named in honour of Kerala social worker Padmini Varkey for her contributions to community welfare.
The study also documents five other frog species that are being reported from India for the first time.
These findings highlight the rich biodiversity of India's amphibian life and the importance of habitat conservation.
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