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The present study reports Nettastoma solitarium Castle & Smith, 1981 based on a single specimen collected from the Andaman Sea (12°49.60′N, 93°12.78′E) at a depth range of 400–441 m. This eel was previously reported from the Western Pacific and Western Indian Oceans. The present observation done in the centre of the known biogeographic distribution area confirms the presence of this species in the Eastern Indian Ocean. Notable morphological features of the species are discussed.
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We hereby express our profound gratitude to Dr. David G. Smith, Museum Specialist, Museum Support Center, Smithsonian Institution, USA and Dr. John McCosker, Senior Scientist and Chair, Department of Aquatic Biology, California Academy of Sciences for providing details and references for carrying out our study. We are also thankful to the participants of Sagar Sampada (Cruise No. 280). We also thank the anonymous reviewers whose suggestions helped to improve our manuscript.
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K. S., S., J, V., M. P., R. et al. First record of Solitary duckbill eel, Nettastoma solitarium Castle & Smith, 1981 (Anguilliformes: Nettastomatidae) from the Andaman Sea. Mar Biodiv 46, 929–932 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12526-015-0438-1
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