Bamboo shrimp rediscovered in India after 72 years revealing hidden freshwater biodiversity and its habitat

Atyopsis spinipes, the bamboo shrimp, has been rediscovered in India after 72 years. Researchers confirmed its presence in Karnataka and Odisha. This elusive species uses fan-like appendages to filter feed in clean, fast-flowing waters. Its rediscovery fills a gap in understanding its distribution. The finding underscores the urgent need for more surveys to protect freshwater biodiversity.