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Abstract

Over five decades, eastern eelgoby, Taenioides mordax (De Vis, 1883) remained native to Cairns to Townville (Queensland) and Sydney to Newcastle (New South Wales) Australia. In this study, two specimens, measuring 19.8 cm in total length and weighing 20.25 grams, were collected from Nareri lagoon, Badin, Sindh. The specimens were collected with an encircled small gillnet installed over the night in shallow water. The body shape of the eelgoby is elongated, scaleless, tiny eyes, mouth upturned with large-sharp canine teeth 12/10 on the upper and lower jaws, respectively. The single continuous dorsal fin, anal fin connected with caudal fin and reaching to opening ventrally, pectoral fin and pelvis are short. The shape of the sagitta is oblong, margin smooth, and prominent rostrum, whereas the anti-rostrum is understated. On the posterior side, a distinct grove can be seen. The sulcus acusticus, ostium and cauda are invisible. Based on these features, the specimens were confirmed eastern eelgoby. To the best of our knowledge, this is the second confirmed record of this species found in the world.

Keywords

Burrowing goby, Nareri lagoons, Global record, Northern Arabian sea

Subject Area

Biology

Article Type

Article

First Page

860

Last Page

865

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