What is the National Fish of India?

Among India's national symbols, the aquatic category has some confusion. Let us clearly understand which aquatic animal is officially recognized.

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In which city was the Gangetic Dolphin declared national aquatic animal?

Answer

It was declared the National Aquatic Animal in 2009 under India's wildlife protection programme to highlight the conservation needs of the Ganges River ecosystem.

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Key Facts

October 5 is celebrated as National Gangetic Dolphin Day in India to raise awareness about protecting this rare species.

National Aquatic Animal of India

India's officially declared National Aquatic Animal is the Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica).

Also known as: Susu, Blind Dolphin, or Gangetic Dolphin.
It is found in the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna river systems.
It is nearly blind and navigates using echolocation.

What About a National Fish?

Strictly speaking, India has not officially declared a National Fish yet. Some sources list Indian Mackerel (Bangda) as the national fish, but this lacks official government notification.

The Gangetic Dolphin declared in 2009 is the official national aquatic animal.

Conservation Status

The Ganges River Dolphin is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with fewer than 3,000 individuals remaining. Pollution, dam construction, and fishing nets are the major threats.

Questions and Answers

In which city was the Gangetic Dolphin declared national aquatic animal?+

It was declared the National Aquatic Animal in **2009** under India's wildlife protection programme to highlight the conservation needs of the Ganges River ecosystem.

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