new fish discovery

Short SummaryIn early July 2025, researchers L. Arunkumar and M. Thoibi from Mayai Lambi College, Imphal West, officially documented a brand-new freshwater fish species, Barilius imphalensis, in the Imphal River’s Khongnang Pheidekpi area. Locally called “Ngawa” in Meitei, this danionid fish stands out due to its lack of barbels, short vertical blue stripes, 41-scale lateral line, and…