Description of a new sand lance species, Bleekeria murtii (Perciformes: Ammodytidae) from India
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K K Joshi
CMFRI,
COCHIN-18
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P. U Zachariah
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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.Downloads
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2012-01-30
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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. https://doi.org/10.21077/
