New species discovered in jungle

New species in Suriname
Katydid (Copiphora longicauda) observed during Conservation International's Rapid Assessment Program in southwest Suriname in August and September 2010. Katydids tend to stay within small specific habitats and do not disperse widely, making them an indicator of habitat disruption, scientists say. Photo by Trond Larsen.

A spiny armored catfish and a cowboy frog are among 46 species that may be new to science discovered in the South American country of Suriname, researchers now reveal. The species were discovered in a scientific expedition into southwest Suriname, which holds one of the world's last pristine tropical forests.