First record of Lethrinus olivaceus Valenciennes, 1830 (Perciformes: Lethrinidae) from the northern east coast of India

Abstract

The Long-face emperor, Lethrinus olivaceus Valenciennes, 1830, a reef-associated fish, was collected from the Gopalpur coast, Odisha. This study provides first record information of the species from the Odisha coast and also gives attention to the protection of this species by recommending conservation of coral reef-laden benthic habitats. Earlier, this species was reported along the southernmost tip of India (Wadge Bank); however, the present study reports the species from the northern part of the east coast of India.