Acanthocepola abbreviata (valenciennes, 1835), a new distribution record from Pakistan coast | [International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Kashifa Zohra: Marine Fisheries Department, Government of Pakistan, Fish Harbor, West Wharf, Karachi 74000, Pakistan

2. Hina Imran: Marine Fisheries Department, Government of Pakistan, Fish Harbor, West Wharf, Karachi 74000, Pakistan

3. Hamid Badar Osmany: Marine Fisheries Department, Government of Pakistan, Fish Harbor, West Wharf, Karachi 74000, Pakistan

Abstract:

Acanthocepola abbreviate Valenciennes, 1835is an uncommon fish from Family Cepolidae, Order Perciformes. Its distribution is common in the China Sea at depths of 20-200 m and for the first time recorded in the Pakistani water. Four specimens ranging size 26 to 37 cm collected from 2017 to 2020 in different dates. The taxonomic aspects and morphological descriptions are given in detail since this species is poorly described previously.

Page(s): 113-117

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Published: Journal: International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology, Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Year: 2023

Keywords:

First record , Pakistan coast , Acanthocepola abbreviata

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