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 ....