Range extension and first report of the fish Lagocephalus inermis (Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae) from Digha, Northeast Coast of India
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https://doi.org/10.22458/urj.v8i2.1562Keywords:
Lagocephalus inermis, Tetraodontidae, North-east coast of India, Digha, Bay of BengalAbstract
The occurrence of Lagocephalus inermis (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850) is reported for the first time from Digha extending the range of the species to the east coast of India based on one specimen. This species was already reported from south-eastern coast of India and western coast of India. The 196 mm standard length specimen from Digha Mohana is described in detail.
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