KOCHI: A Puffer fish species ( Tetraodonn leopardus) which is larger in size than the commonly found ones, have been reported from Thattaveli in Muvattupuzha River.
The recently found one is seven to nine times larger than the common variety, said K. V. Zeena, Assistant Professor of Maharaja's College, Ernakulam.
The species was collected as part of her doctoral studies, she said.
The species has brown colour on the dorsal and silvery white on the ventral sides with small yellow fluorescent spots extending up to the caudal fin.
The species can be used as ornamental fish, Ms. Zeena said.
Source: The Hindu Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011