Researchers have recently discovered two new species namely Garra zubzaensis and Psilorhynchus kosygini, of torrent minnows in the pristine rivers of Nagaland.
About New Fish Species:
These are new species of torrent minnows.
A torrent minnow is a small freshwater fish belonging to the genus Psilorhynchus within the family Psilorhynchidae.
These fish are commonly found in fast-flowing streams, particularly in regions with strong currents such as rivers and mountain streams
Garra zubzaensis
It was found in the Zubza River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River in Kohima district.
The river, with its mix of gravel, cobbles, and sand, provides an ideal habitat for this benthic species.
Habitat: These fish are specially adapted to live in fast-flowing, rocky streams, using their gular discs—sucker-like structures—to cling to surfaces and forage for food.
Psilorhynchus kosygini
It was discovered in the Tepuiki River, a tributary of the Barak River in Nagaland’s Peren district.
It belongs to a genus known primarily from South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Habitat: This species was found in the fast-flowing, shaded waters of the Tepuiki River, where it thrives in the river's gravel and rocky substrate.
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