New Prehistoric Amphibian Named After Kermit the Frog Unveiled

The 270-million-year-old fossil, Kermitops gratus, offers new insights into the complex evolution of amphibians.

A newly identified prehistoric amphibian species named Kermitops gratus offers fresh insights into amphibian evolution.
The fossil, discovered in a Smithsonian collection, dates back 270 million years and was found in Texas.
Kermitops, named after Kermit the Frog, showcases a mix of archaic and advanced features, shedding light on the complexity of amphibian evolution.
The discovery emphasizes the importance of museum collections in uncovering new species and understanding evolutionary histories.
Kermitops belonged to the temnospondyl group, believed to be ancestors to modern amphibians, including frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.