Q. With reference to the Glyptothorax punyabratai, consider the following statements:
1.It is a new catfish species.
2.It is mainly found in the Indian Ocean.
3.Its presence contributes to the regulation of prey populations and nutrient cycling.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Glyptothorax punyabratai is a new catfish species discovered in the Brahmaputra River drainage system in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It was first described by researchers from the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR) in 2023. The presence of Glyptothorax punyabratai, like other fish species, contributes to the regulation of prey populations and nutrient cycling in the aquatic ecosystem.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Glyptothorax punyabratai was found in the Tung Stream, a tributary of the Tissa River, which is part of the Brahmaputra River drainage system. It lives in certain freshwater areas in India.
Source: Forum IAS
