ICAR - Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
Abstract
Carangids are highly diverse group of fishes characterised by varying body shape and size. From Indian waters, 60 species under 20 genera were reported.
Members exhibit variation in morphologic & meristic characteristic and colour pattern and
even sexual dimorphism,which often leads to mis-identification.
This manual was prepared using striking macro-taxonomic characters for field identification
of 20 genera and 57 species.
Wherever applicable, morphometric and colour changes with growth and also sexual
dimorphism are illustrated with pictures
