Scientists of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered 2 new species of freshwater fish from north-eastern and northern parts of country.

• Glyptothorax gopii was discovered from Mizoram’s Champai district near India-Myanmar border. It is a new species of catfish found in Kaladan river of Mizoram.
• Garra simbalbaraensis has been found from Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour district. It was found in Simbalbara river of Himachal Pradesh. It takes its name from Simbalbara River.

As per the experts, origin or evolution of fishes in Himalayas and north-eastern parts of India is probably the consequence or after-effects of orogenic events or geological movement at various stages in Himalayas’ uplift.