New catfish species named Glyptothorax senapatiensis was recently discovered by scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). It was discovered in Chindwin river drainage in Senapati district of Manipur. In Local region, this catfish species is known as Ngapang and mainly used by people for food.
In case of Manipur, it has a high diversity of aquatic fauna because of the two important river drainage systems i.e. Barak-Brahmaputra.
About Glyptothorax senapatiensis:
- Glyptothorax senapatiensis is six-cm-long freshwater fish.
- It is edible fish with high nutritional value and has high oil content.
- It has a thoracic adhesive apparatus that helps the fish to cling on rocky riverbed in mountains against strong currents.
Nuts and Bolts of Manipur
- Capital: Imphal
- Chief minister: Okram Ibobi Singh
- Governor: Dr. Syed Ahmad
- Official Language: Manipuri and English
