‘Katley’ declared as state fish of Sikkim
- The Government of Sikkim has declared ‘Cooper Mahseer’ locally named as ‘Katley’ as the state fish.
- Neolissochilus hexagonolepis is the scientific name of the Cooper Mahseer.
- The decision has been taken to highlight the importance of the Katley fish and to give emphasis to its conservation measures.
Points to Remember:
- Which state has declared Katley as its state fish?
- Katley has been declared as the state fish by which state?
Source: Financial Express