Archive · 28 May 2025
Two New Deep-Sea Fish Species Discovered in Kerala
Scientists have found two new types of fish living deep in the ocean near Kerala, India.
One of them is a type of eel that hasn't been seen much before.
The other is a snake-like eel with spots, which hadn't been found in Indian waters.
The researchers described these fish in detail so other scientists can learn about them.
These discoveries help us understand more about the different kinds of fish in the ocean.
It's like finding two new pieces to a big puzzle about what lives underwater!
Two new deep-sea fish species, Coloconger scholesi and Ophichthus erabo, were discovered near Kollam, Kerala.
The Coloconger scholesi belongs to a rarely reported eel genus, with the discovery adding to regional diversity.
Ophichthus erabo, or Blotched Snake-Eel, was not previously documented in Indian waters.
The discovery enriches India's ichthyological database and enhances the understanding of deep-sea fish biodiversity.
Detailed descriptions of the species have been published in scientific journals.
- Who
- Researchers from Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
- What
- Discovery of two new deep-sea fish species.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article
- Where
- Kollam, Kerala
- Why
- To expand the knowledge of ichthyofaunal diversity and true distribution of deep-sea fishes.
- New Species
- Coloconger scholesi and Ophichthus erabo
- Location
- Kollam, Kerala
- Researchers
- Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
- Coloconger scholesi Coloration
- Blackish brown
- Ophichthus erabo Distinguishing Feature
- Dark brown semicircular blotches