Scientific Publication

Heavy landings of snappers at Mumbai with notes on the biology of
Lutjanus argentimaculatus (Forsskal, 1975) and
Lutjanus johnii (Bloch,1792)

Abstract

Snappers are considered valuable seafood
delicacy and enjoy great demand in international
market. Snapper landings in Maharashtra have
increased over a period of time. The major species of
snappers landed in Maharashtra is Lutjanus johnii
which is accompanied by occasional landings of
Lutjanus argentimaculatus