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Context:

• New Catfish Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by ICAR-NBFGR.

About the discovery and  Glyptothorax punyabratai

• The discovery was made in Tung Stream, a tributary of the Tissa River, in the Brahmaputra River drainage system.
• The species is named Glyptothorax punyabratai.
• The newly discovered species has been named after the renowned founder director of ICAR-NBFGR, Dr. Punyabarata Das, in honor of his groundbreaking contributions to fisheries research.
• The holotype and paratype specimens of Glyptothorax punyabratai are now registered at the National Fish Museum-cum-Repository of ICAR-NBFGR in Lucknow.

Significance:

• This newfound species adds to the rich biodiversity of the region and highlights the importance of continued exploration and conservation efforts.
• The discovery of Glyptothorax punyabratai highlights the importance of continued exploration and conservation efforts in safeguarding our natural heritage.

About ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR)

• ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR) was established in December 1983 in Allahabad under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to undertake research related to the conservation of fish germplasm resources of the country.
• The Bureau’s permanent infrastructure was developed at Canal Ring Road, Telibagh, Lucknow, U.P in 1999.
• The Institute's vision is the assessment and conservation of fish genetic resources for intellectual property protection, sustainable utilization, and posterity.

Source:

https://krishijagran.com/news/new-catfish-species-discovered-in-arunachal-pradesh-by-icar-nbfgr/

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