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http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/27259| Title: | First record of Titan cardinal fish, Holapogon maximus (Apogonidae) along the South east coast of Tamilnadu, India |
| Authors: | Saravanan, Ravichandran Vijayanand, Packiaraj Murugan, Arumugam Rajagopal, Santhanam Balasubramanian, Thangavel |
| Keywords: | Dorsal fin;Coral reefs;Specimens;Shrimp |
| Issue Date: | Feb-2014 |
| Publisher: | NISCAIR-CSIR, India |
| Abstract: | Titan cardinal fish, Holapogon maximus is described based on the basis of 3 specimens 154 to 190 mm SL, collected from Mudasalodai landing center, east coast of India (Lat. 11º 29’N; Long. 79º 46’E). This species was caught from the shrimp trawl net which is operated at a depth of 25-35 m and it is distinct by having following combination of characters: 9 dorsal fin spine whereas the 8th spine is hidden into the body, 2 anal fin spine and 7 rays and 13 pectoral fin rays. |
| Page(s): | 229-232 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1033 (Online); 0379-5136 (Print) |
| Appears in Collections: | IJMS Vol.43(02) [February 2014] |
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