Scientists have discovered two new species of seer fish in Indian waters.
One of the newly discovered species, previously unknown to science, has been named the Arabian Sparrow Seer Fish (Scomberomorus avirostrus).
The second achievement of the team was the successful reestablishment of the Russell’s Spotted Seer Fish (Scomberomorus leopardus) as a distinct species.
Earlier, it was believed to be similar to the Spotted Seer Fish.
Seer fishes are of considerable commercial importance, and this discovery is seen as a major breakthrough in the field of marine fisheries.