Report of IUCN Red Listed Pillaia indica Yazdani, 1972 from Lakhimpur District of Assam, Northeast India with a note on its habitat ecology

Bikramaditya Bakalial; Shyama

Abstract

Pillaia indica Yazdani,an endangered hill stream spineless eelhas been detected for the first time in a streamof upper Assam after its first discovery in Meghalaya in the year 1972.Information on the eco-biology, population structure, distribution pattern, and threats to this endangered fish is least known. In this paper, attempt has been made to provide some data on certain morphometric characters, habitat ecology and feeding behavior. A brief discussion on the potential threats and steps taken for its conservation is also included. .

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