Glyptothorax punyabratai

Glyptothorax punyabratai is a new catfish species.

Glyptothorax punyabratai

About Glyptothorax punyabratai:

  • The species was collected from Tung Stream, a tributary of the Tissa River, in the Brahmaputra River basin.
  • It is a new catfish species.

Key Facts about Catfish

  • Catfish represent one of the largest groups of freshwater fishes, with more than 2000 species.
  • Most catfish are found in freshwater but a few are marine.
  • Most species of catfish are nocturnal.
  • Catfish are primarily benthic or bottom-dwellers.
  • Features:
    • Most catfish have a cylindrical body with a flattened ventral to allow for benthic feeding.
    • Catfish are so-named because of the long barbels, or feelers, which are present about the mouth of the fish and resemble cat whiskers.
    • Most catfish possess leading spines in their dorsal and pectoral fins. 
    • Catfish are scaleless, a characteristic of catfishes distinguishing them from others.

Q1: What are Invertebrates?

Invertebrates are characterized by their lack of a backbone or vertebral column. Instead, they have other structural features that support and protect their bodies. Invertebrates comprise a vast array of animal groups, including insects, spiders, crustaceans, mollusks etc

Source: New Catfish Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by ICAR-NBFGR

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