Scientific Publication
On the rare landing of the deep water band fish Acanthocephala
abbriciata (Bleeker) at Chennai Fisheries Harbour
Abstract
During September – November 2006, the deep
water band fish Acanthocephala abbriciata was
landed in large quantities by multiday trawlers at
Chennai fisheries harbour. Multiday trawlers are
operated 80-100 km off Chennai at a depth of 40-60
m in the direction of northeast. A total of 620 kg, 350
kg, and 200 kg were landed on 7-9-2006, 7-10-2006
and 16-11-2006 respectively