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New distribution records and molecular characterization of six commercially important groupers (Teleostei: Perciformes: Epinephelidae) from the Lakshadweep Islands, India

Title
New distribution records and molecular characterization of six commercially important groupers (Teleostei: Perciformes: Epinephelidae) from the Lakshadweep Islands, India
Creator
Dhaneesh, K.V.; Kumar, A. Biju; Aneesh, P.T.
Description
This study documents the first recorded occurrence of six commercially important grouper fish species (Teleostei: Perciformes: Epinephelidae) from the Lakshadweep Islands, India. The species documented in this study are the Snubnose grouper Epinephelus macrospilos (Bleeker, 1855), Brownspotted grouper Epinephelus chlorostigma (Valenciennes, 1828), Dotted grouper Epinephelus epistictus (Temminck and Schlegel, 1842), Slender grouper Anyperodon leucogrammicus (Valenciennes, 1828), White-edged lyretail Variola albimarginata Baissac, 1953 and Oblique-banded grouper Epinephelus radiatus (Day, 1868). Both morphological examination and molecular analysis were carried out to characterize and confirm the identity of these species. This investigation represents the first documentation of these six grouper species from the Lakshadweep Islands. The results enhance current understanding of the marine biodiversity of the region and provide valuable information for the management and sustainability of its commercially important fisheries. Copyright 2026 Magnolia Press
Source
Zootaxa;Volume;5799;Issue;2;pp.338-348
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
Magnolia Press
Subject
Agatti island; COI barcoding; Epinephelidae; Grouper; Lakshadweep; molecular phylogeny
Coverage
Dhaneesh K.V., Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 695581, India, Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Kumar A.B., Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, 695581, India, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Panangad P.O., Kochi, 682506, India; Aneesh P.T., Blue Innovation Division, Seto Inland Sea Carbon Neutral Research Centre, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Takehara, 7250024, Japan, School of Animal Science, Aquatic Science and Environment, Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Besut Campus, Terengganu, Besut, 22200, Malaysia
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 11755326;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Dhaneesh, K.V.; Kumar, A. Biju; Aneesh, P.T., “New distribution records and molecular characterization of six commercially important groupers (Teleostei: Perciformes: Epinephelidae) from the Lakshadweep Islands, India,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/23100.

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