First Record of a Rare Species Atlantic Triple Tail, Lobotes surinamensis (Bloch, 1790) from the Northwest Coast of India

Author: Parmar Jeet N., Borichangar Ritesh V., Kardani Hitesh K., Vyas Upasana D. and Kotadiya D.P.

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Abstract

During our taxonomical research on rare fish species along the Northwest Coast of India, we documented the presence of Lobotes surinamensis, (Atlantic triple tail) species at two different locations along the Gujarat coast. One specimen was caught by Wada fishing in the Gulf of Kutch, the northwest coast, and another from Gholvu net from the southwest coast of Gujarat. While commercial fisheries have received significant focus, there has been a lack of studies conducted in the artisanal fisheries sector. In this study, we applied the classical taxonomical method for species identification. For the identification of specimens, we recorded morphometric parameters and meristic characters. The comparison was done with past records, upon close examination of all characteristics. Its presence has been reported from various parts of the globe and the east coast of India. This study confirms the first report of L. surinamensis on the northwest coast of India

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Artisanal gear, Gholvu net, Gulf of Kutch, south Gujarat, Taxonomy, Wada fishing.

Conclusion

Based on previous research and the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that L. surinamensis can be found in shallow coastal areas; however, there are no previous records available confirming the occurrence of this species from the northwest coast of India; thus, this study is the first recorded proof of L. surinamensis occurrence from the northwest coast of India. Few characters such as black coloration against the previous descriptions of brassy brown. Minute serrations on post-temporal and supra-cleithrum differ from the original description of the L. surinamensis is a matter of further study whether there are different morphs exist or whether any subspecies or separate species under the Lobotes genera prevail on the Indian coast

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Parmar Jeet N., Borichangar Ritesh V., Kardani Hitesh K., Vyas Upasana D. and Kotadiya D.P. (2024). First Record of a Rare Species Atlantic Triple Tail, Lobotes surinamensis (Bloch, 1790) from the Northwest Coast of India. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(3): 227-232.