A new distributional record of Nemipterus delagoae Smith from Bombay waters with notes on its biology
C Muthiah, S Krishna Pillai
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C Muthiah, S Krishna Pillai
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The occurrence of Nemipterus delagoae Smith is recorded for the first time from the northwest coast of India. A total of 191 specimens were collected, ranging in total length from 132 to 306 mm, from the trawler landings at Sassoon Dock,' Bombay. A detailed description of the species is given and difference with that of the most common species Nemipterus japonicus are mentioned. Preliminary account on some aspects of its biology is also given.
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The occurrence of Nemipterus delagoae Smith is recorded for the first time from the northwest coast of India. A total of 191 specimens were collected, ranging in total length from 132 to 306 mm, from the trawler landings at Sassoon Dock,' Bombay. A detailed description of the species is given and difference with that of the most common species Nemipterus japonicus are mentioned. Preliminary account on some aspects of its biology is also given.
Key concepts: Fishery, Biology, Geography, Ecology, Zoology