First record of the freshwater puffer Tetraodon fluviatilis fluviatilis from the coastal waters of Goa, west coast of India
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2013Author
Padate, V.P.
Rivonker, C.U.
Anil, A.C.
Sawant, S.S.
Venkat, K.
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Present study describes a new record of the freshwater green spotted puffer Tetraodon fluviatilis fluviatilis based on detailed examination of four specimens collected from the bay-estuarine regions of Goa. Differences between the present specimens and original description with respect to color pattern (on the back, flanks and caudal fin) are elucidated.
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