A rare frog that has not been seen in 130 years was recently rediscovered in Chile. The frog species, Alsodes […]

A frog species not seen in over 130 years, Alsodes vittatus, has been rediscovered in Chile after decades of search efforts.

A team of researchers has rediscovered a frog species which has not been seen in more than 130 years. First described in 1902, Alsodes vittatus had evaded detection since then, despite multiple search efforts.

Some species are found once, reported, and then seem to have the ability to remain hidden, only to be rediscovered many years later. From golden moles to birds of prey, these species persist despite small populations and tiny distributions.