New Fish Species

New Fish Species namely Garra zubzaensis and Psilorhynchus kosygini have been discovered in Nagaland.

New Fish Species

About New Fish Species:

  • These are new species of torrent minnows.
  • A torrent minnow is a small freshwater fish belonging to the genus Psilorhynchus within the family Psilorhynchidae.
  • These fish are commonly found in fast-flowing streams, particularly in regions with strong currents such as rivers and mountain streams

Garra zubzaensis

  • It was found in the Zubza River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River in Kohima district.
  • The river, with its mix of gravel, cobbles, and sand, provides an ideal habitat for this benthic species.
  • Habitat: These fish are specially adapted to live in fast-flowing, rocky streams, using their gular discs—sucker-like structures—to cling to surfaces and forage for food.

Psilorhynchus kosygini

  • It was discovered in the Tepuiki River, a tributary of the Barak River in Nagaland’s Peren district.
  • It belongs to a genus known primarily from South Asia and Southeast Asia.
  • Habitat: This species was found in the fast-flowing, shaded waters of the Tepuiki River, where it thrives in the river’s gravel and rocky substrate.

Q1: What is Pisciculture?

Pisciculture or fish farming, is the process of breeding, producing, and shipping fish for both home and commercial purposes.

Source: Two new species of freshwater fish discovered in Nagaland

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