International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2016, Vol. 4, Issue 3, Part D
First record of new Bembrops fish species with unique fluorescence from Arabian Sea
Author(s): R Navaneethan, Deepa K Vijayan, S Vimaladevi, Divya K Vijayan, R Jayarani, PR Sreerekha, R Anandan, S Mathew, T Raja Swaminathan
Abstract: A fish species belongs to Bembrops family (Perciforms: Perchophidae) with unique fluorescence is reported for the first time from Arabian Sea, India. DNA barcoding performed using NCBI database has confirmed that it is a new species in Bembrops genus. This species may be considered as new introduction to the Arabian Sea. This record explains the exclusivity of the species.
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R Navaneethan, Deepa K Vijayan, S Vimaladevi, Divya K Vijayan, R Jayarani, PR Sreerekha, R Anandan, S Mathew, T Raja Swaminathan. First record of new Bembrops fish species with unique fluorescence from Arabian Sea. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2016;4(3):261-262.