Updated On: 08 May, 2024 06:13 PM IST | Kochi | IANS
The newly identified species were scientifically named Ablennes joseberchmansis and Ablennes gracalii. The research was carried out by Toji Thomas, a research scholar at CMFRI, under the guidance of EM Abdussamad, principal scientist

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Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have scientifically described and added two new species of needlefish from Indian waters.
Genetic and molecular analysis, coupled with taxonomic examination, confirmed that these newly identified species have unique characteristics.