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New catfish species discovered in Arunachal’s Tung Stream

The species, named 'Glyptothorax punyabratai', honors Dr. Punyabarata Das for his contributions to ichthyology.

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GUWAHATI, Aug 20: In a notable development for aquatic research, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR) has discovered a new catfish species in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tung Stream, Chief Minister’s Office announced on Tuesday.

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The species, named ‘Glyptothorax punyabratai’, honors Dr. Punyabarata Das for his contributions to ichthyology.

The CMO on the micro-blogging site X described the identification of ‘Glyptothorax punyabratai’ as a “fantastic achievement for aquatic research.”

“Exciting discovery! ICAR-NBFGR has identified a new catfish, #Glyptothoraxpunyabratai, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tung Stream. Named in honour of Dr. Punyabarata Das, this addition highlights the incredible biodiversity of the region. A fantastic achievement for aquatic research!”, the CMO stated.

The ICAR-NBFGR has also detailed this discovery in the Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters, showcasing the species’ unique body features that aid in its identification.

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Meanwhile, the newly discovered catfish is preserved at the National Fish Museum in Lucknow for future research, offering valuable insights into the biodiversity of Arunachal Pradesh’s freshwater systems.

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