Two of world's rare species discovered in northern Myanmar at Indawgyi Lake


YANGON, Dec 26 (Xinhua): Two world's rare species are reportedly seen inhabiting in Indawgyi Lake, the largest freshwater lake located in Myanmar's Kachin state, according to the Ministry of Information on Sunday.

Two world's rare species -- Microphis Dunckeris and Syngnathidae (pipefish) that are only endemic to Indawgyi Lake are recently seen at the lake, the ministry said.

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