First record of Titan cardinal fish, Holapogon maximus (Apogonidae) along the South east coast of Tamilnadu, India

摘要

Titan cardinal fish, Holapogon maximus is described based on the basis of 3 specimens 154 to 190 mm SL, collected from Mudasalodai landing center, east coast of India (Lat. 11° 29′N;Long. 79° 46′E). This species was caught from the shrimp trawl net which is operated at a depth of 25-35 m and it is distinct by having fallowing combination of characters: 9 dorsal fin spine whereas the 8th spine is hidden into the body, 2 anal fin spine and 7 rays and 13 pectoral fin rays.