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Scientists Unveil New Blind, Blood‑Red Eel Species in Assam
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 09:03 PM
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Researchers in Assam have identified a previously unknown eel species that is blind and displays a striking blood‑red coloration.
In a recent study conducted by a team of ichthyologists from the Indian Institute of Science, a new species of eel was discovered in the Brahmaputra river basin in Assam.
The eel, which lacks functional eyes, exhibits a vivid crimson hue that sets it apart from other known species. Scientists believe it has adapted to the low‑light conditions of the river’s deeper waters.
The discovery adds to the biodiversity of the region and highlights the need for further research into the ecological roles of subterranean fish species in Northeast India.
The eel, which lacks functional eyes, exhibits a vivid crimson hue that sets it apart from other known species. Scientists believe it has adapted to the low‑light conditions of the river’s deeper waters.
The discovery adds to the biodiversity of the region and highlights the need for further research into the ecological roles of subterranean fish species in Northeast India.