New species of needlefish
May 16 , 2024
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- Scientists at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have identified two new species of needlefish from Indian waters.
- The research found that the previously identified flat needlefish (Ablennes hians) is a complex of at least three distinct species.
- The new fishes have been scientifically named as Ablennes joseberchmansis and Ablennes gracalii.
- The study focused on specimens collected from Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu.
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