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Rare new snake eel species discovered amongst fishing bycatch off the coast of Kakinada
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Rare new snake eel species discovered amongst fishing bycatch off the coast of Kakinada
Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 8 Jun 2026 Marine scientists have discovered a new species of snake eel lurking in the shallow waters of the Bay of Bengal. The new species, officially named Bascanichthys chepakakiensis, was unexpectedly found by researchers analysing the accidental bycatch of commercial fishing boats operating off the eastern coast of India. A collaborative team discovered researchers from the ICAR-Nati…
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