Occurrence of Corica soborna Hamilton, 1822 (Clupeiformes: Clupeidae) in the Godavari basin, India

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Kante Krishna Prasad
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4583-7093
Mohammad Younus
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3998-2262
Chelmala Srinivasulu
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4331-8580

Abstract

We record for the first time, Corica soborna Hamilton, 1822 from Godavari River, based on a single specimen collected from stream near Talai Village, Kumaram Bheem Asifabad District of Telengana State.  In addition to a detailed description of its morphological characters, we also provide details on distribution, habitat and threats to the species.

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