New species are being discovered in the wild with increasing frequency. Across these stories, rediscovery, new descriptions and closer examination reveal how much remains to be understood about India's freshwater biodiversity. By V. Balaji Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes New fish species are being discovered in the wild, often in habitats under increasing threats. In this feature, The Weekend Aquarist follows several recent discoveries and rediscoveries, exploring the habita

New fish species are discovered frequently in the wild, often in habitats under increasing threats. In Into the Wild: New Fish Discoveries, Balaji Vijayakrishnan takes us into the field, sharing firsthand accounts of newly described species, their habitats, and why these discoveries matter for conservation, and the aquarium community alike. By V. Balaji Estimated read time: 8–9 minutes A Slippery Comeback: Rediscovery of Moringua hodgarti from Arunachal Pradesh Authors: Nilan

A 1951 shrimp record. Seven decades of doubt. And a photograph that reopened a case science had all but closed. This is the story of how Atyopsis spinipes was found again. By The Weekend Aquarist Estimated read time: 3–4 minutes The Bamboo Shrimp is familiar to aquarists around the world. With its fan-like feeding appendages, peaceful temperament, and fascinating filter-feeding behaviour, it has long been a favourite among shrimp keepers. Yet for decades, few realised that In