Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

A new species of catfish, Exostoma sentiyonoae, was discovered in the Dzuleke River in Nagaland, which is part of the Barak River system. The discovery was made by researchers Bungdon Shangningam from the Zoological Survey of India and Limatemjen from Kohima Science College. The newly identified catfish, catalogued as holotype ZSI FF 9871, measures 75.8 mm in length. This discovery adds to the rich biodiversity of Nagaland, a state known for its unique flora and fauna, further emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts in the region.