Penaeid and Palaemonid Prawns of Godavari Estuary, Andhra Pradesh with Some New Records

Author: Shibananda Rath*, Malay K. Dev Roy** and Biswatosh Ghosh***

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Abstract

A consolidated check-list of 49 species of prawns of the Godavari estuary, Andhra Pradesh has been prepared based on the present study and available literatures. In the present study a total 19 species of penaeid and palaemonid prawns representing 9 genera and 2 families are recorded. Four species of penaeid prawns, viz., Melicertus canaliculatus, Metapenaeus ensis, Metapenaeus lysianassa, Mierspenaeopsis sculptilis and two species of palaemonid prawns, viz., Macrobrachium banjare and Macrobrachium equidens are reported here for the first time from the estuary. A key to the identification of penaeid and palaemonid prawns is provided.

Keywords

Alpheid, Palaemonid, Penaeid, Sergestid, Solenocerid.

Conclusion

A consolidated check-list of 49 species of prawns of the Godavari estuary, Andhra Pradesh has been prepared based on the present study and available literatures. In the present study a total 19 species of penaeid and palaemonid prawns representing 9 genera and 2 families are recorded. Four species of penaeid prawns, viz., Melicertus canaliculatus, Metapenaeus ensis, Metapenaeus lysianassa, Mierspenaeopsis sculptilis and two species of palaemonid prawns, viz., Macrobrachium banjare and Macrobrachium equidens are reported here for the first time from the estuary. A key to the identification of penaeid and palaemonid prawns is provided.

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Shibananda Rath*, Malay K. Dev Roy** and Biswatosh Ghosh (2016). Penaeid and Palaemonid Prawns of Godavari Estuary, Andhra Pradesh with Some New Records , Biological Forum – An International Journal 8(1): 179-189.