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The reed snake was collected during field surveys in Oragitok, an area characterised by rich forested habitats and high ecological significance.
| Photo Credit: Special arrangement

GUWAHATI

A team of researchers from multiple institutions has described a new species of burrowing reed snake from Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district.

The description of the species, named Calamaria garoensis (Garo Hills reed snake), has been published in Taprobanica, an international peer-reviewed journal.

Published – April 14, 2026 10:33 am IST



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