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On a collection of brachyuran crabs in the exploratory fishery survey cruises on the northeast coast of India, Bay of Bengal (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura)
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The brachyuran crab fauna (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura) collections in the extensive exploratory fishery survey cruises from the northeast coast of India was studied from June 2018 to March 2020. During the study period, 81 species of brachyuran crabs belonging to 19 families and 46 genera were recorded. Among these, 21 species were newly recorded from the northeast coast of India, and 1 species, Naxioides taurus (Pocock, 1890) represents a new record for the mainland coasts of India. This study serves as a baseline for understanding the diversity and distribution of brachyuran crabs in the region. It provides valuable insights for future research and conservation efforts.
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