Scientists have identified a new species of reed snake in Mizoram, named Calamaria Mizoramensis, after extensive morphological and DNA analysis. The discovery, a collaboration between Indian and international researchers, corrects a long-standing misidentification of specimens collected since 2008. Genetic analysis revealed a significant divergence from known relatives, confirming it as a distinct species unique to the region. This small, non-venomous, nocturnal snake adds to India's reptile diversity and highlights the biodiversity of Northeast India.