Blind Subterranean Fish Species Discovered

Recently, scientists discovered a rare blind subterranean fish species in Assam.

  • The newly identified species has been named Gitchak nakana.
  • The name comes from the Garo language describing its blindness and reddish colour.
  • The fish measures about 2 centimetres in length.
  • It belongs to the Cobitidae or “true loach” family.
  • The species lives in underground aquifers and groundwater systems.
  • It is the first groundwater fish discovered in Northeast India.
  • The fish lacks externally visible eyes due to its subterranean habitat.
  • Its body appears reddish because of transparent skin.
  • The species also lacks the roof of the ....
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