First record of ornate ghost pipefish Solenostomus paradoxus from mainland India

Autor: Diana Benjamin, Sijo P. Varghese, Jacob Thomas, Giftson P. C., Solly Solomon, R. Jeyabaskaran
Jazyk: English<br />Spanish; Castilian
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Marine and Fishery Sciences, Vol 38, Iss 1 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2683-7951
DOI: 10.47193/mafis.3812025010104
Popis: This study documents the first occurrence of a female ornate ghost pipefish, Solenostomus paradoxus (Pallas, 1770) from mainland India, collected at a depth of 40 m in the Arabian Sea. It provides the first detailed description of morphometric and meristic characteristics of this species from this region. Due to their small size, effective camouflage, and specific habitat needs, ornate ghost pipefish are challenging to study, and their solitary, seasonal behaviors further complicate research. This work adds valuable knowledge to the limited understanding of this elusive species and highlights the need for further exploration of underrepresented marine biodiversity.
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