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New Freshwater Fish Genus 'Koima' Discovered in Western Ghats.

Environment | Dated: 01 Dec 2024

In November 2024, a team of researchers discovered Koima, a new genus of freshwater fish endemic to the Western Ghats. This genus includes two known species - Mesonoemacheilus remadevii and Nemacheilus monilis, which were previously assigned under the genus Nemacheilus.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The fish named Mesonoemacheilus remadevii and Nemacheilus monilis are now renamed as Koima remadevii and Koima monilis respectively. Both species are found in the tributaries of the Cauvery River.
  • - The research was published in the leading international taxonomy journal Zootaxa.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Koima is distinguished from other genera of the Nemacheilidae family by its unique colour pattern, which includes a yellowish-brown ground colour, a single row of black spots on the lateral line, all fins hyaline, and the absence of a uniform banding pattern on the dorsal side.
  • (ii) The Nemacheilidae family includes a diverse group of freshwater fish found in Asia and Europe. These species are valued as food sources for local communities and as ornamental fish.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Where was the new genus of freshwater fish, Koima, discovered recently ?

Correct Answer: Western Ghats

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