Summary
The specimen was taken from the bycatch – fish that are caught unintentionally – at the Tuticorin fishing harbour.
The new species has been named in honor of marine biologist Amanda Vincent for her contributions to ocean conservation.
Key Points
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Discovery of a new seahorse species in Kerala, India
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Specimen collected from bycatch at Tuticorin harbour
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Species named after marine biologist Amanda Vincent
New Words to Learn
9 wordsspecies
a group of organisms that are very similar and can breed with each other
identified
recognized and named something new
researchers
people who conduct scientific studies
marine
pertaining to the sea or ocean
biologist
a scientist who studies living organisms
bycatch
non‑target fish or sea creatures caught unintentionally during fishing
harbour
a sheltered area of water where ships can dock safely
Kerala
a state located on the southwestern coast of India
Tuticorin
a coastal city in India known for its large fishing industry
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