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Biodiversity Hotspots in the Northeastern Region of India

06/2025 | Study

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This publication documents over 2,000 aquatic and semi-aquatic species from Northeast India, including 334 fish species, many endemic and threatened. It offers key insights into species diversity, water quality, and climate-driven distribution shifts, providing a vital baseline for conservation planning in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Nagaland.

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