Tag: Zoological Survey of India

ZSI scientists discover new species of Indo-Burmese pangolin

January 10, 2025 admin

The new species of Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica). | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified a new species of Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica) that diverged from the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) approximately 3.4 million years ago. The development of the species was likely influenced by dramatic geoclimatic changes…

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2 New Spider Species Found In Western Ghats

September 1, 2024 admin

This discovery comes 118 years after the last Mimetus species was found in India. The Zoological Survey of India announced the discovery of two spider species in the Western Ghats region, a biodiversity hotspot, in south India. A ZSI statement said the newly discovered species – Mimetus Spinatus and Mimetus Parvulus – highlight the importance…

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ZSI scientist discover new species of dogfish shark Squalus hima from India

July 12, 2024 admin

The new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima from Sakthikulangara fishing harbour in Kerala along the Arabian Sea. Also read: Tamirabharani fish count reveals 36 species, smooth-coated otters Squalus is a genus of dogfish…

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ZSI names a newly discovered head-shield sea slug after President Droupadi Murmu

March 1, 2024 admin

A photograph of Melanochlamys droupadi, a head-shield sea slug with ruby red spot. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Zoological Survey of India named a new marine species of head-shield sea slug with ruby red spot which was discovered from West Bengal and Odisha coast after President of India Droupadi Murmu. This species belonging to Melanochlamys…

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