THYRSOIDEA MACRURA (BLEEKER), THE LONGEST GIANT MORAY EEL FROM THE INDIAN WATERS


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Authors

  • V N Bande Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Karwar
  • K N Rasachandra Kartha Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Karwar

Abstract

A specimen of the giant moray eel, Thyrsoidea macrura, measuring 3080
mm in length (after preservation), obtained from Karwar is described. This
appears to be the longest specimen of the species on record.

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Author Biographies

  • V N Bande, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Karwar
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Karwar
  • K N Rasachandra Kartha, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Karwar
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Sub-station, Karwar

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Vol. 19 No. 1 & 2 (1972)

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How to Cite

Bande, V. N., & Kartha, K. N. R. (2011). THYRSOIDEA MACRURA (BLEEKER), THE LONGEST GIANT MORAY EEL FROM THE INDIAN WATERS. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 19(1 & 2), 208-209. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/13157