First record of Uranoscopus crassiceps (Alcock, 1890) (Perciformes: Uranoscopidae) from off the Arabian Sea coast, south-western India

Authors

  • Sileesh MULLASSERI SIDHARTHAN, Alphi KORATH, Harish KARUVELIPARAMBIL CHANDRAN, Viji VIDYAN, Aswathy MALIKAPARAMBIL SANTHOSH Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Panangad, Kochi, India
  • Ronald FRICKE Lauda-Königshofen, Germany

Keywords:

FORV, South West coast of India, Redescription, Demersal, HSDT-CV

Abstract

Uranoscopus crassiceps, a marine demersal species of stargazer occurring at depths from 187-230 m, is recorded from off the southwest coast of India in the Indian EEZ. The species was expected to occur in the region, but not previously reported. It is also known from northern Somalia, southern Yemen and Oman. 17 specimens of U. crassiceps were collected at a depth of 200-230 m during the survey of Fisheries Oceanographic Research Vessel (FORV) Sagar Sampada (Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India), from the west coast of India. A morphometric and meristic analysis was performed, and the specimens were compared with the original description and redescription. The species is characterised by a large head and relatively long pelvic fin, colour of the caudal fin slightly greenish yellow in freshly caught specimen.

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Published

2017-05-21

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017)

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