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First Record of Barred Moray Echidna polyzona (Anguilliformes:Muraenidae) from Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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One specimen each from Rutland Island and Great Nicobar Island has been identified as Echidna Polyzona (Richardson, 1845), a member of the Moray eel family Muraenidae. Systematic account for the species and distribution of moray eels in India are discussed. The present report forms the first record of Echidna polyzona from Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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New Record, Moray Eel, Echidna, Muraenidae, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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