Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have identified two new species of needlefish named as 'Ablennes joseberchmansis' and 'Ablennes gracalii' from Indian waters.

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Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have identified two new species of needlefish named as 'Ablennes joseberchmansis' and 'Ablennes gracalii' from Indian waters. The previously identified flat needlefish (Ablennes hians) is a complex of at least three distinct species. The research was carried out by Toji Thomas, a research scholar at CMFRI, under the guidance of Dr. EM Abdussamad, Principal Scientist. The study focused on specimens collected from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Found abundantly along the Indian coast, these fishes are pelagic resources and are available for fishing in the upper water column (0-20 metres depth).


     

     

     

 

     


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