Why in news A four-year marine life survey along the Andhra Pradesh coast was conducted by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The surv...
Why in news
A four-year marine life survey along the Andhra Pradesh coast was conducted by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
The survey uncovered many previously undocumented marine species, including the first-ever Indian sighting of the rare reef fish Entomacrodus thalassinus
The present study by ZSI explored the reef ecosystem from Pudimadaka Beach to Chintapalli beach, Vishakhapatnam coast, Andhra Pradesh.
New species discovered
Entomacrodus thalassinus: First-ever Indian sighting of this rare reef fish.
Whale Shark: Discovery of a juvenile whale shark near Santhapalli Rocks, indicating potential changes in migration patterns.
Newly Recorded Species:
13 new sea slug species
11 undocumented fish species
2 new brachyuran crab species
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