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What is Rakthamichthys anchi, that was recently discovered in Assam?
Eel species
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Eel species
Scientists discovered a new species of blind, blood-red swamp eel named Rakthamichthys anchi in the Goalpara district of Assam.
The discovery of Rakthamichthys anchi highlights the unique biodiversity residing within India's groundwater aquifers. This species is phreatobitic, meaning it lives exclusively in the phreatic zone of groundwater, and lacks eyes and skin pigment. It was identified in non-descript dug-out wells, confirming the presence of undocumented life forms in the subterranean ecosystems of Northeast India. The research was led by an international team including experts from the Senckenberg Natural History Collections and several Indian universities.
Species Name: Rakthamichthys anchi
Location of discovery: Goalpara district, Assam
Etymology: 'Anchi' means blood in the local Garo language
Genus status: Rakthamichthys is an endemic Indian genus of swamp eels
Classification: Phreatobitic synbranchid eel
A is correct тАФ Rakthamichthys anchi is a newly described species of blind, blood-red swamp eel discovered in groundwater wells in Assam.
To remember this, link 'anchi' to 'blood' in the Garo language, which explains the eel's distinct red appearance caused by visible blood vessels beneath its transparent, eye-less skin.
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