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Abstract

This study documents length-weight relationships (LWRs) for a total of 411 specimens belonging to 8 ponyfish species (Leiognathidae) mainly caught as bycatch using gill nets, pelagic and demersal trawls, by medium sized commercial vessels operated in the northern Arabian Sea. Significant length-weight relationships with high correlation coefficients were found for all species. The coefficient of determination r2 value ranged from 0.90-0.99. The LWRs for Nuchequula blochii and Secutor interruptus are recorded for the first time and new maximum total length (26.5cm) for Karala daura is reported for the first time.

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Leiognaths Slip-mouth fishes LWRs Northern Arabian Sea.

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Sher Khan PANHWAR, Fishery Biology Laboratory, Center of Excellence in Marine Biology, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology

How to Cite
QAMAR, N., FAROOQ, N., PANHWAR, S. K., & WARYANI, B. (2018). Length weight relationships estimated for eight ponyfishes (Teleostei: Leiognathidae) from the northern Arabian Sea coast. Iranian Journal of Ichthyology, 4(4), 384–387. https://doi.org/10.22034/iji.v4i4.247

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