International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2024, Vol. 12, Issue 6, Part A
First Record and COI Gene Sequencing of Naxioides robillardi (Decapoda: Epialtidae) from the Southern Coast of Oman
Author(s): SALIM AL-GHASSANI, Wahida Al-Amry, Ahlam Al-Amry and Salem Kahoom
Abstract: This study documents the first occurrence of the deep-sea spider crab
Naxioides robillardi (Miers, 1882) along the southern coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea. Three specimens were collected off the Dhofar region near Mirbat and identified as
N. robillardi form mammillata through morphological and molecular analyses. DNA barcoding of the COI gene confirmed the identification with 100% similarity to known sequences. This finding expands the known geographic range of this species to include the Arabian Sea coastline of Oman. This discovery highlights the importance of exploring marine biodiversity in the Arabian Sea and contributes to our understanding of deep-sea species geographic distribution.
DOI: 10.22271/fish.2024.v12.i6a.2993Pages: 43-45 | 150 Views 55 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here
How to cite this article:
SALIM AL-GHASSANI, Wahida Al-Amry, Ahlam Al-Amry, Salem Kahoom.
First Record and COI Gene Sequencing of Naxioides robillardi (Decapoda: Epialtidae) from the Southern Coast of Oman. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2024;12(6):43-45. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22271/fish.2024.v12.i6a.2993
