Butis bargabhimae, Habitat, Family, Latest News

Q: What is Butis bargabhimae?

It is a newly discovered species of estuarine fish.

Q: Where was Butis bargabhimae discovered?

It was discovered in the Rupnarayan River (tributary of the Hooghly River) near Tamluk, West Bengal.

Q: To which family does Butis bargabhimae belong?

The Butid family, commonly known as gudgeon gobies.

Q: In what type of habitat do most fishes of the Butid family live?

In brackish waters where rivers meet the sea.

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Butis bargabhimae Latest News

Scientists in West Bengal recently identified a new species of estuarine fish named Butis bargabhimae.

About Butis bargabhimae

It is a new species of estuarine fish.
It was found in the Rupnarayan River (tributary of the Hooghly River) near Tamluk, West Bengal.
It belongs to the butid family, a group of fish commonly known as gudgeon goby that typically live in the brackish waters where rivers meet the sea.
While most of its cousins have smooth areas around their eyes, this new fish features unique scales between its eyes (known as interorbital scales) and additional auxiliary scales across its body.
It also sports distinctive light and dark bands on its pectoral fins, which are missing in similar species.
The species name, bargabhimae, is a tribute to the Hindu deity Bargabhima, a significant cultural and religious figure in the Tamluk area of West Bengal.

Source: RM

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