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A Lost Shrub Returns to Assam; Two New Fish Species Discovered
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What Happened?
In Goalpara, Assam, a shrub lost for 204 years, Ardisia colorata, has been rediscovered alongside two new fish species, Gitchak nakana and Rakthamichthys anchi, in local wells.
Key points
- Ardisia colorata was first described in 1821 and is a member of the primrose family.
- Gitchak nakana is a loach fish that grows to 20.8 millimeters and has no visible eyes.
- Rakthamichthys anchi is a swamp eel discovered in the same wells as Gitchak nakana.
- Both species are phreatobitic, living in aquifers beneath the ground.
- The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of habitat conservation for species recovery.
Key insights
- The return of Ardisia colorata suggests that previously overlooked species may still exist.
- Discovering new species in local wells indicates the ecological richness of Assam's environment.
- The findings may encourage further exploration and conservation efforts in the region.
Why it matters
The rediscovery highlights the importance of protecting biodiversity in Assam's ecosystems.
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Assam· StateGoalpara· CityArdisia colorata· PlantGitchak nakana· FishRakthamichthys anchi· FishHimanta Biswa Sarma· Person
Source
India Today
