Central Idea

• Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have unveiled a captivating discovery— Gurnards, a new species of deep water marine fish, displaying a striking orange hue.
• This remarkable find was made off the coast of Digha Mohana in West Bengal.

Gurnards or Sea-robins

• The newfound species falls within the Triglidae family, commonly referred to as gurnards or sea-robins.
• Named Pterygotrigla intermedica, this species exhibits distinct characteristics that set it apart from its counterparts, such as Pterygotrigla hemisticta.
• It marks the fourth species within the Pterygotrigla genus to be reported in India.
• This family boasts a global diversity with a total of 178 species, emphasizing the significance of this discovery.

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