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Badis limaakumi

October 12 , 2023 400 days 424 0
  • The Scientists have recently discovered a new fish species from the Milak river, Nagaland.
  • The newly discovered species Badis limaakumi has been named after Limaakum, the head of the zoology department at Fazl Ali College, Nagaland.
  • The edible fish are found in ditches and stagnant water bodies across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand and Myanmar.
  • Fish from the Badis family are also known as chameleon fish for their ability to change colour.
  • This helps them blend with the surroundings when under stress.

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