New Species of Burrowing Reed Snake Discovered in Meghalaya

Exam-focused facts from the 18 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

A new species of burrowing reed snake, named Calamaria garoensis (Garo Hills reed snake), has been described from the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.
The species was previously identified as Calamaria pavimentata before its identification as a distinct species.
The reed snake was collected during field surveys in Oragitok, an area characterised by rich forested habitats.
The description of the species was published in the international peer-reviewed journal Taprobanica.