An annotated checklist of sea slugs from Gujarat coastal waters was prepared, based on published literature and field observations from 2014–2019. Ninety-five species from 62 genera belonging to 29 families were recorded. Species are listed with synonyms and distribution status.
Diversity and distribution study of Stomatopoda has been carried out in selected locations of Gulf of Kachchh from 2014 to 2020. Four species belonging to four genera in two families were recorded from Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat. Carinosquilla multicarinata (White, 1848) was recorded for the first time from the west coast of India. Cloridina ichneumon (Fabricius, 1798) was recorded for the first time from Gujarat coast. Gonodactylellus demanii (Henderson, 1893) was reported after 50 years from Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat, and Gonodactylus smithii Pocock, 1893 is a commonly occurring species in the intertidal zone of the Gulf of Kachchh. Species are described and illustrated with key characters and distributional status in Gulf of Kachchh. An annotated checklist of nine species of Stomatopoda occurring in Gujarat is presented.
The vast intertidal region on the Sikka coast harbours various fertile ecosystems like mangroves, coral reefs, seaweed and sea grasses which support various biota including fishes. The present study aimed to document the marine ichthyofaunal diversity along the Sikka coast located on the northern coast inthe Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat. During the present study, a total of 102 fish species belonging to 2 classes, 22 orders, 53 families, and 72 genera were recorded from November 2021 to April 2021. Eupercaria was found to be the dominant order (21.56%, 22 species) followed by Clupeiformes (11.76%, 12 species), and Carangiformes (10.78%, 11 species). The highest number of species were recorded from the family Carangidae followed by Mugilidae and Sparidae. Out of 102 species, 97 species were either Least Concern or Data Deficient in the IUCN Red List Status, 3 species were VU (Vulnerable) and 2 species were NT (Near Threatened). Among the recorded fish species, 64% of fish species were carnivores while 21% of fishes were herbivores or planktivores while the rest of the species were omnivores.
A Callichiridae ghost shrimp species Corallianassa coutierei (Nobili, 1904) is recorded and described here for the first time from the Indian waters. Formerly, five species under the family Callichiridae were recorded from different coastal waters of India. In addition, C. coutierei was infested with several copepods. Additional description of C. coutierei with key characters and distribution status is given for this species. A comprehensive checklist of the infraorder Axiidea is prepared based on previous records from Indian waters.
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