The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has identified a new carangid (Vatta) species from the Indian coast.
More facts
- The fish, Scomberoides pelagicus, belongs to the “queen fish” group. It is locally known as “pola vatta”.
- The fish has a distinct deep ovate body, concave dorsal head profile and stout, and fewer gill rakers on the first gill arch compared to closely related species.
- There are over 60 species of carangids in Indian seas, of which four belong to the “queen fish” group. Scomberoides pelagicus is the fifth addition.
- Globally, three queen fishes became extinct earlier. The fish is present across coasts in the country, including Kerala, is highly relished and has good demand in domestic markets.
- The queenfish (Seriphus politus) is a species of fish in the family Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers.
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