Rare Fish Species with 4 Eyes Discovered in Assam’s Karimganj | Viral Video

Watch the viral video of a rare fish species with 4 eyes discovered in Assam’s Karimganj. Explore the fascinating world of underwater creatures amidst the floods.

Floods have had a devastating effect on Assam, affecting thousands of people. A few locals found this amazing find of a rare fish with four eyes in the middle of the floodwaters. You did really read correctly. This unusual fish, which was discovered in the floodwaters of Karimganj, also has a lengthy spine. A social media video of the same was shared by All India Radio News.

“A rare species of fish came up in a person’s net in Karimganj district while fishing in the flood water. The fish has four eyes and a long spine.” wrote All India Radio News as they shared the video. 

People Look With Amazement

The video features a fish with four eyes and a long spine that is tinted black and white. A large group of people are gathered around the fish, marvelling at it.A fish with four eyes and a long, black-and-white-tinted spine is shown in the video. There are a lot of people gathered around the fish, admiring it.

They wrote, “It’s angler fish at Crystal Cove State Park. There are more than 200 species of anglerfish worldwide, and this particular fish is most likely the Pacific Football Fish. Only females possess a long stalk on the head with bioluminescent tips used as a lure to entice prey in pitch-black water as deep as 3,000 feet!”

They further added, “Their teeth, like pointed shards of glass, are transparent, and their large mouth is capable of sucking up and swallowing prey the size of their own body. While females can reach lengths of 24 inches, males only grow to be about an inch long, and their sole purpose is to find a female and help her reproduce.”

To see an actual angler fish intact is very rare, and it is unknown how or why these fish ended up onshore. Seeing this strange and fascinating fish is a testament to the curious diversity of marine life lurking below the water’s surface in California’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), and as scientists continue to learn more about these deep sea creatures, it’s important to reflect on how much is still to be learned from our wonderful and mysterious ocean!” wrote at the end.

Flood Situation In Assam

Due to less rainfall in the past two days, the flood situation in slightly improved on Sunday. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA),535246 people across 14 districts of Assam are affected.

Three more deaths were reported on Sunday which took the tally of deaths, since May 28, to 14. Some individuals are still missing, as per district authorities.

The ASDMA reports that on Saturday there were 601642, but on Sunday that number decreased. The main sluice gates were opened on Sunday to let go of the sluggish waters, and officials stated that the major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, are flowing below the danger level.

Minister’s Visit

During his visit to the flood-affected areas of Assam, Minister of Water Resources Pijush Hazarika stated that restoration efforts are ongoing in all 13 districts.

“We are providing adequate support to the victims and also the damaged areas are being repaired quickly,” he said.

Amit Shah, the home minister, recently assessed the flood situation and promised sufficient support. On Saturday, a well-equipped National Disaster Response Force team arrived in the Barak Valley area of Assam. According to officials, the team would remain here until the situation returns to normal.