Distribution and diversity of Goatfishes, (Mullidae, Teleostei, Syngnathiformes), along the Indian Coast

Vishnupriya, K M and Nair, Rekha J (2023) Distribution and diversity of Goatfishes, (Mullidae, Teleostei, Syngnathiformes), along the Indian Coast. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, 65 (1). pp. 114-120. ISSN 2321-7898

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Abstract

Goatfishes (Family Mullidae) are widely spread across different tropical and temperate coastal habitats. Mullidae diversity was studied from different sampling locations from both the west and east coast of India including Lakshadweep. During the period 2019- 2021, the study revealed the presence of 14 species under three genera, Mulloidichthys, Parupeneus and Upeneus. The distribution pattern of the species was noticeable with the genus Mulloidichthys reported only from the Lakshadweep islands. This study throws light on a lesser-studied group which is ornamental and also serves as an ecological indicator.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Diversity; mullidae; goatfish; mulloidichthys; upeneus; India; distribution
Subjects:	Demersal Fishes Demersal Fishes > Goat fishes
Divisions:	CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division
Depositing User:	Arun Surendran
Date Deposited:	25 May 2023 08:53
Last Modified:	25 May 2023 08:53
URI:	http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/17036

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