Pethia Dibrugarhensis

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A team of scientists has discovered a new species of cyprinid fish in the Brahmaputra river at Maijan in Dibrugarh and named it as ‘Pethia dibrugarhensis’.

About Pethia D

• It is a member of the Cyprinidae family, and is classified as a barb.
• Habitat: It was found inhabiting moderately fast-flowing sections of the river, with a substrate composed of mud, sand, and stones.
• The species is known to coexist with several other small indigenous fish in the region.

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Features of Pethia Dibrugarhensis

• The new species is distinguished by a unique combination of morphological features,
• It consists of an incomplete lateral line, a prominent black blotch extending to both the dorsal and ventral sides of the caudal peduncle, and the absence of humeral marks and barbels.

What are Barb Fishes?

• These are any of numerous freshwater fishes belonging to a genus in the carp family, Cyprinidae.
• The barbs are native to Europe, Africa, and Asia.
• The members of this genus typically have one or more pairs of barbels (slender, fleshy protuberances) near the mouth and often have large, shining scales.

Source: TOI