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Unraveling the Mystery of Pethia ambassis: First Documentation in Jharkhand and Taxonomic Clarification

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The discovery of P. ambassis in Panchet Reservoir, Jharkhand, represents the first confirmed record of this species in the state. This new finding provides important diagnostic features for the species and helps differentiate it from P. guganio, offering insights into the species diversity within the genus Pethia. Such information is crucial for understanding the biogeography and distribution of these species across South Asia.

Source: Ecologica Montenegrina

DOI: 10.37828/em.2024.80.12

Authors: Kavita Kumari, Archana Sinha, Suman Kumari, Dibakar Bhakta, Basanta Kumar Das

Institutions: Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Language: English

Topic: Fish Biology and Ecology Studies

Subfield: Aquatic Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161

Funder: Indian Council of Agricultural Research