ScienceTamirabharani River's Endemic Fish Threatened by Pollution and Habitat Loss
The Tamirabharani River in Tamil Nadu, home to 125 fish species including seven endemic ones, faces threats from pollution, habitat destruction, and invasive species. Factors like untreated sewage discharge, ritual waste, and use of soaps in the river have led to declining fish populations. The endemic Dawkinsia tambraparniei is now classified as endangered, highlighting urgent conservation needs.
The Hindu·3h ago·Tamil Nadu