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First report of Harlequin sandperch <i>Parapercis maculata</i> (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) (Perciformes: Pinguipedidae) from Parangipettai waters, Southeast coast of India

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Title First report of Harlequin sandperch Parapercis maculata (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) (Perciformes: Pinguipedidae) from Parangipettai waters, Southeast coast of India
 
Creator Mohanchander, P.
Rahman, M. Ashiq Ur
Kadharsha, K.
Lyla, P. S.
Khan, S. Ajmal
 
Subject Harlequin Sandperch
Parapercis maculata
Morphometric
Meristic
 
Description 203-205
Harlequin sandperch, Parapercis maculata is reported for the first time in Parangipettai waters. It was collected from the trawl catches landed at Mudasalodai. Morphmetric and meristic measurements were made. Specimens collected ranged from 119 to 122mm in standard length. It is known to be distributed in subtropical and temperate waters of the Western Indian Ocean (Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf). However its distribution along the coasts of Bay of Bengal is rare.
 
Date 2017-03-02T05:18:48Z
2017-03-02T05:18:48Z
2017-01
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0975-1033 (Online); 0379-5136 (Print)
http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/40598
 
Language en_US
 
Rights CC Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 India
 
Publisher NISCAIR-CSIR, India
 
Source IJMS Vol.46(01) [January 2017]