First record of rare pelagic sting ray, Pteroplatytrygon violacea (Boneparte, 1832) from Visakhapatnam coastal waters, north east coast of India

Muddula Krishna N; V Govinda Rao

Vol. 1, Issue 1 (2016)

First record of rare pelagic sting ray, Pteroplatytrygon violacea (Boneparte, 1832) from Visakhapatnam coastal waters, north east coast of India

Authors
Muddula Krishna N, V Govinda Rao

Abstract

Pelagic stingray, Pteroplatytrygon violacea (Boneparte, 1832) was recorded for the first time from Visakhapatnam coastal waters, India. Three specimens measuring 92- 106 cm TL was collected from Visakhapatnam fish landing centre on 13.03. 2016. Description, morphometric characters of the fish species are provided and data on occurrence of this species in this region are generalized.

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Muddula Krishna N, V Govinda Rao. First record of rare pelagic sting ray, Pteroplatytrygon violacea (Boneparte, 1832) from Visakhapatnam coastal waters, north east coast of India. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, Volume 1, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 40-42