Labeo Uru and Labeo Chekida Latest News
Labeo Uru and Labeo Chekida, two new species of freshwater Rohu fish, have been discovered in the Western Ghats region of India.
About Labeo Uru and Labeo Chekida
- Labeo uru and Labeo chekida are newly identified freshwater fish species belonging to the Rohu group (genus Labeo), discovered by ICAR-NBFGR scientists in the Western Ghats.
- Labeo uru was found in the Chandragiri River and is named for its distinctive sail-like dorsal fin.
- Labeo chekida, locally known as ‘kaka chekida’, is a small, dark-bodied fish discovered in the Chalakkudy River.
- The discovery resolves the long-standing taxonomic confusion with Labeo nigrescens, first described in 1870, by confirming the distinct identities of all three species based on unique morphological traits.
- This breakthrough highlights the rich and previously undocumented fish biodiversity of the Western Ghats, a recognised global biodiversity hotspot.
Source: TH
Last updated on January, 2026
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