International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2017, Vol. 5, Issue 5, Part B
The first record of Saloptia powelli from Maluku waters, Eastern Indonesia
Author(s): Gino V Limmon and JA Pattikawa
Abstract: Four specimens of golden grouper
Saloptia powelli were collected during the research to inventory reef food fish in Ambon Island from Mardika Fish Market and Asilulu village, Ambon Island, Maluku Province, Indonesia. This was the first reported of
S. powelli so far in Maluku waters. Meristic characters of
S. powelli were dorsal fin rays VIII,11; anal fin rays III, 8; pelvic fin rays I, 5; pectoral rays 14-15; caudal fin rays 17-18; scales on lateral line 76-78 and total gill rakers 24-26. The finding in the present study added new range distribution of
S. powelli in Indonesian waters.
Pages: 131-134 | 1213 Views 201 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here
How to cite this article:
Gino V Limmon, JA Pattikawa. The first record of Saloptia powelli from Maluku waters, Eastern Indonesia. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2017;5(5):131-134.
