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Unusual Fish Caught Off Israel May Be New Species for Region

A fisherman from Jisr az-Zarqa, Nimer Jamil al-Mukhtar, caught an unusual fish off the coast of Israel that may be a new species for the region. The fish, possibly a Trachinotus genus, has been given to specialists for identification.

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What happened

  1. 01Fisherman Nimer Jamil al-Mukhtar caught an unusual fish off the coast of Israel.
  2. 02The fish may be a new species for the Mediterranean Sea, possibly from the Trachinotus genus.
  3. 03Specialists are examining the fish to determine its exact species and origin.
  4. 04If identified as a new species, it could be a Red Sea migrant entering the Mediterranean.
  5. 05The Suez Canal is considered a potential route for such migrations.

If confirmed as a new species, it could indicate migration from the Red Sea, potentially via the Suez Canal.

Translated and summarized by baba from NEWSru Israel, the latest report. Read NEWSru Israel’s original

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