Which new species of eel was discovered from the West Bengal coast

2016

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A	Gymnothorax indicus
B	Gymnosporax indicus
C	Gymnocorax indicus
D	None of these

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Scientists and research scholars of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new eel species based on two specimens collected from Petuaghat fishing harbour, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. The new species has been termed as Bengal conger, stated Dr Dhriti Banerjee, Director, ZSI.

Detailed explanation-2: -The newly discovered eel belongs to the Congrid eels group and has been named Ariosoma indicum.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anguilla bengalensis bengalensis, the Indian mottled eel, is a subspecies of eel in the genus Anguilla of the family Anguillidae. It is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and neighbouring regions including the East Indies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hilsa fish is a major delicacy of people of West Bengal and is caught mainly in the Bay of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-5: -Specimen collected from Kalamukku fishing harbour near Kochi The newly discovered eel belongs to the congrid eels group and has been named Ariosoma Maurostigma (Two-spot short tail conger).

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