Garra Laishrami

About Garra Laishrami:

• It is a new cyprinid fish species of the Garra genus found in the Kolab River.
• These are characterised by the presence of a gular disc developed from tissues of the gular region that exhibit variation in the size, shape, and arrangement of the snout tubercles.
• It is usually found under rocks, stones and boulders of torrential streams and rivers.
• Geographical distribution: Borneo, southern China and southern Asia through Middle East Asia, Arabian Peninsula and East Africa to West Africa.

Key facts about Kolab 

• It is also known as the Sabari River.
• It is one of the main tributaries of Godavari.
• It originates from the western slopes of Eastern Ghats in Odisha state from the Sinkaram hill ranges
• It forms the common boundary between Chhattisgarh and Odisha states and later enters Andhra Pradesh to merge with River Godavari.

 

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Q1) What are Tributaries?

Tributaries are smaller streams or rivers that flow into a larger stream or river, known as the mainstem. They can originate from a variety of sources, such as snowmelt, rainwater, springs, or groundwater.

Source: CUO researchers find rare freshwater species in Kolab River in Odisha