'Ziggy Stardust' And 'Klingon Newt' Are New Rare Species Discovered In The Great Mekong Area!

Researchers found 163 new species in the Greater Mekong. These new species include the "Klingon Newt" and a snake that resembles David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust."

The new species that have been discovered are in a place where biodiversity is evident. Tylototriton anguliceps is a species called the "Klingon Newt." This has been found in Thailand. This is one of the four rare newt species.

Another unique species which has been discovered is the Parafimbrios Lao. This snake has been discovered in Laos and has been nicknamed "Ziggy Stardust." The rainbow scales on the head of the snake resembles David Bowie's album "Ziggy Stardust."

It is reported that the "Klingon Newt" can grow up to 2 ½ inches which is quite small. The name has been taken from Klingon of 'Star Trek.' The nickname of the new species is much easier to pronounce than its scientific name.

Aside from "Ziggy Stardust" and "Klingon Newt," there are also other species discovered in the same area. There is one banana specie found in Thailand which is unique. There is also a gecko which has been discovered in Laos. This gecko has pale blue spotted skin and has dark eyes.

This research that has been done has discovered more species that are still in this Earth up until this time. This includes 11 fish and 14 reptiles. Additionally there are also 126 plant species and three mammals. These already include the "Klingon Newt" and "Ziggy Stardust."

A report indicates that there are already 2,409 new species discovered since1997. These are all discovered in a jungle near Mekong. The place is near Southeast Asia which ranges in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand.

This Great Mekong region is a reminder that the Earth is filled with undiscovered species. "Klingon Newt" and "Ziggy Stardust" are just the two rare species that are still on the face of the Earth. It may be that there are more waiting to be discovered.