Distribution of Sphyraena forsteri in the Arabian Sea off South Gujarat

The objective of the present study was to provide classical taxonomic analysis and a detailed description of a Sphyraena forsteri specimen obtained through trawling operation and brought to Dholai fishing harbour.The single specimen of 515 mm length and 210 gm weight was collected for morphometric analysis for the first time from Dholai fishing harbour along the Arabian Sea coast of the South Gujarat region.This paper provides comprehensive details about the morphometric parameters observed in adult specimen of S. forsteri.