ZSI Scientists discover new species of eel

Q.  A new species of eel has been discovered in West Bengal’s Medinipur district called as _______________.
- Published on 21 Dec 15

a. Aymnothorax mishrai
b. Gymnothorax mishrai
c. Dymnothorax mishrai
d. Tymnothorax mishrai

ANSWER: Gymnothorax mishrai
 
Scientists at the Zoological Survey of India have discovered a new species of eel alongside the Digha coast in Purba, Medinipur District West Bengal. The species has been named Gymnothorax mishrai, and is 32.4 cm long, and brown in colour. It has a body is without any patterns and is a marine species which is edible.

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