'Awaous Motla'

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Context

• A group of scientists has discovered that an edible freshwater fish, available in the markets of western Odisha.
• The new species was named 'Awaous Motla'.

Details

• The specimens of the fish have a vibrant yellow-colored body and a fleshy upper lip were.
• They were collected from the Mahanadi river near Sonepur and Boudh bridge.
• The species belongs to the family 'Awaous' (Oxudercidae), and thus, is named 'Awaous motla'.