Channa aristonei explained

Channa aristonei is a species of fish belonging to the Channidae family found in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya.[1]

Etymology

The species epithet aristonei is named after Aristone M. Ryndongsngi.[2] Aristone is a freshwater enthusiast who accidentally collected the specimen, thinking that it is Channa pardalis.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Praveenraj . Jayasimhan . Thackeray . Tejas . Singh . Sadokpam Gojendro . Uma . Arumugam . Moulitharan . N. . Mukhim . Bankit K. . December 23, 2020 . A New Species of Snakehead (Teleostei: Channidae) from East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, Northeastern India . Copeia . 108 . 4 . 938–947 . 10.1643/CI2020007 . 0045-8511.
  2. News: 2020-12-27 . Researchers find new snakehead species in Meghalaya hill stream . 2024-06-01 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  3. News: Meghalaya boy discovers a new species of snakehead fish. May 29, 2024 . The Sentinel. en.

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