Twenty-three new records of commercial fish species (Actinopterygii) from the Socotra Archipelago (north-western Indian Ocean)

A groundbreaking study identifies 23 new commercial fish species from the Socotra Archipelago bringing the total exploited species to approximately 255. Among these, five species are first verified records for the Arabian region, including Epinephelus magniscuttis and Etelis coruscans. The research, conducted through sea collections, market surveys, and underwater observations during 2018-2019 field trips, highlights the archipelago's rich ichthyofauna, which accumulates species from diverse ecoregions. This discovery underscores the importance of positive identification for fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in this unique region.

Bogorodsky, S., Saeed, F., & Zajonz, U. (2020). Twenty-three new records of commercial fish species (Actinopterygii) from the Socotra Archipelago (north-western Indian Ocean). Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, 50(4), 511–538. https://doi.org/10.3750/aiep/03068