New freshwater fish species discovered in regions along Western Ghats

Scientists have discovered a new freshwater fish species and genus, Waikhomia Hira, in regions along the Western Ghats. The genus has been named after Vishwanath Waikhom, a taxonomist from Manipur University who has discovered over 100 freshwater fishes in India. Waikhomia Hira has distinctive diamond shaped spots and and blotches on its body.