Journal of Fisheries and Life Sciences

Author(s): Praveenraj, J., Naveen, R. S., Kumari, R. M., & Kiruba-Sankar, R.

Abstract: The study reports the occurrence of Esomus danrica, a cyprinid fish from Ritchie's Archipelago, Andaman Islands, for the first time. Biometrics and genetic data of the material of E. danrica from Ritchie's Archipelago, Andaman Islands, indicates that it likely originated from the mainland of India, possibly through the shipment of carp fingerlings. The present report serves as an addition to the existing list of introduced fish species and also alerts the local fish farmers to adopt biosecurity protocols in fish farming.