Eel

A new species of eel has been discovered in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district by scientists of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The new species has been named Ariosoma Bengalense, with resemblance to the place of its discovery. The eel was collected from Petuaghat fishing Harbour. Reportedly, the new species of eel, unlike other species, has larger eyes and is brown in colour.