Arunachal Pradesh: New Fish Species Discovered

A new fish species called Schizothorax sikusirumensis has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. Highlights The name of the species has been derived from the names of the rivers where the fish was found. They are River Sirum and River Siku. Schizothorax The Schizothorax fish is found in western and southern China, Centra and Southern Asia. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Fish • Fisheries • Freshwater Fish • Marine • New Species • Oceans

Maharashtra Government orders to destroy “Thai Mangur” fish breeding centres

On February 21, 2020, the Maharashtra Government ordered to destroy the Thai Mangur fish breeding centres. This is mainly because the fish is cultivated in unhygienic conditions. Highlights The fish whose breeding is to be stopped in Maharashtra is commonly called Thai Mangur or foreign Mangur or African Mangur. As they are being cultivated in ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: Ecosystem • Fish • Fisheries • Fishery Sector • Freshwater Fish • Maharashtra government

Two new species of Freshwater Fish found

Scientists of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered 2 new species of freshwater fish from north-eastern and northern parts of country. Both fish are hill stream fauna, measures less than 7 centimetres (cm) and are equipped with special morphological features to suit rapid water flow. Key Findings Both species of fish were discovered from ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Freshwater Fish • Garra simbalbaraensis • Glyptothorax gopii • Himachal Pradesh • Kaladan River • Mizoram • New Fish Species • Simbalbara river • Zoological Survey of India