Two new species of needlefish from Indian waters identified by CMFRI

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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...

Found abundantly along the Indian coast, these species of fish are pelagic resources and available for fishing in the upper water column (0-20 metres depth)...

According to CMFRI, further research is needed to understand the distribution and population patterns of the newly identified species of fish in Indian waters...

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