Denison Barb (Miss Kerala):

• Denison barb (Miss Kerala), a fish species, has been included in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021.
• It is also known as red-line torpedo barb, or roseline shark. It is a native freshwater fish species, commonly found in parts of Karnataka and Kerala. Its IUCN Status is endangered.
• The fish species is being exploited for the aquarium trade. Inclusion in Schedule I is being opposed on the grounds that it is found in 11 rivers and the income from it acts as an incentive for fishermen to protect habitats.

Source: EPIC February 2022