CXXURRENCE OF THE SOFT-SHELLED TURILE, PELOCHELYS BIBRONI (OWEN) IN MARINE ENVIRONMENT


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Authors

  • P N Radhakrishnan Nair Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam Camp
  • M Badrudeen Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam Camp

Abstract

A soft-shdQed turtle, Pelochelys bibroni, was caught in a trawl net operated
in Palk Bay off Mandapam on 14th September, 1973. This species was
&st recorded by Owen in 1853. Later Gray (1864) r^orted this species from
Malacca and Philllppine Islands, Strauch (1890) frcnn Fuchow, China, and
recently by Jones (1950) from Papua, New Guinea.

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Author Biographies

  • P N Radhakrishnan Nair, Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam Camp
    Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam Camp
  • M Badrudeen, Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam Camp
    Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam Camp

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Vol. 22 No. 1 & 2 (1975)

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How to Cite

Nair, P. N. R., & Badrudeen, M. (2011). CXXURRENCE OF THE SOFT-SHELLED TURILE, PELOCHELYS BIBRONI (OWEN) IN MARINE ENVIRONMENT. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 22(1 & 2), 270-274. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12242