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What is “Bascanichthys chepakakiensis” that was recently seen in news?
Newly discovered species of snake eel
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Newly discovered species of snake eel
Correct Answer: A [Newly discovered species of snake eel] Notes: Bascanichthys chepakakiensis is a newly discovered species of snake eel. It was discovered in Kakinada Fishing Harbour, Andhra Pradesh, in the Bay of Bengal. It is only the second sp...
Correct Answer: A [Newly discovered species of snake eel]
Notes: Bascanichthys chepakakiensis is a newly discovered species of snake eel. It was discovered in Kakinada Fishing Harbour, Andhra Pradesh, in the Bay of Bengal. It is only the second species of the Bascanichthys genus recorded from Indian waters. The eel has a distinct bicoloured body, a short snout, a unique tooth arrangement, and tiny flap-like pectoral fins. The discovery adds to the known marine biodiversity of India’s eastern coast.