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New Species Discovered in India in 2023

New Species Discovered in India in 2023

India saw a significant number of new species discoveries in 2023 according to data released by the Union Environment Minister.

  • Total New Species: 641 (442 entirely new to science and 199 newly recorded in India)

  • New Plant Species: 339 (171 entirely new to science and 168 new to India)

  • Curcuma kakchingense (turmeric) - Manipur

  • Asystasia venui (flowering plant) - West Bengal

  • New Animal Species: 302 (most from southern India)

  • Capra himalayensis (Himalayan Ibex) - distinct species confirmation

  • Miniopterus srinii (bent-winged bat) - Karnataka

  • New Fauna Discoveries: Mostly invertebrates (564) with 77 vertebrates (mostly fish)

New Discoveries by Region

  • Plants: West Bengal (52), Kerala, Uttarakhand

  • Animals: Kerala (74 entirely new species), West Bengal (72), Tamil Nadu (64)


New Species Discovered in India in 2023

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