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The New Species discovery in India
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In 2023, India witnessed the discovery of 641 new species, comprising both plants and animals. This marks a significant contribution to biodiversity science and conservation efforts in the country.
Key Findings:
Plant Discoveries:
- Notable discoveries include Curcuma kakchingense, a new species of turmeric found in Manipur, and Asystasia venui, a flowering plant discovered in West Bengal.
- West Bengal led in new plant discoveries with 52 taxa, followed by Kerala and Uttarakhand.
- The discoveries encompass wild relatives of horticultural, agricultural, medicinal, and ornamental plants, enriching India's botanical diversity.
Animal Discoveries:
- Significant animal discoveries include Capra himalayensis, distinguishing the Himalayan Ibex from the Siberian Ibex, and Miniopterus srinii, a new species of bat found in Karnataka.
- Kerala reported the highest number of new animal species with 101 additions, followed by West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
- Invertebrates dominated with 564 new species, particularly insects (369 species), while vertebrates accounted for 77 discoveries, primarily fish species.
Regional Contributions:
- Southern states like Kerala, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu recorded the most new species discoveries, emphasizing the region's biodiversity richness.
- The Western Ghats and North Eastern Regions were highlighted as hotspots contributing 14% of the total new discoveries.
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