Description of a new sand lance species, Bleekeria murtii (Perciformes: Ammodytidae) from India


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Authors

  • K K Joshi CMFRI, COCHIN-18
  • P. U Zachariah
  • P Kanthan

Abstract

A new fish species of the genus Bleekeria was collected by trawl nets off Tuticorin from a depth of 20-30 m. Bleekeria murtii is characterized by 34-39 dorsal rays, 12-16 anal rays, 80-108 lateral line scales, high head length (21.1-23.2 in SL), smaller eye diameter (2.45-5.37 mm) and high body height (8.7-19.7 mm). The species-specific characters, colour pattern and morphometric variations are described in detail.

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Submitted

2012-01-30

Published

2012-06-14

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Joshi, K. K., Zachariah, P. U., & Kanthan, P. (2012). Description of a new sand lance species, Bleekeria murtii (Perciformes: Ammodytidae) from India. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 59(2), 101–107. Retrieved from https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/15128

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Vol. 59 No. 2 (2012)

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