Range Extension of the Round-Headed Flounder, Parabothus rotundifrons (Bothidae) in Indian Waters

Parabothusrotundifrons Voronina, Pruvost et Causse, 2016 was only known from the type locality, Saya de Malha Bank in the western Indian Ocean, described on the basis of six specimens. In February 2024, a total five specimens of this species (87.2-105.7 mm standard length) was procured from a multiday trawl bycatch at Veraval fishing harbour, Gujarat, northwestern coast of India. The report from Indian waters significantly extends the geographical range towards northeast and provides photographs of the fresh colouration. Also, the depth range of the species now extends from 130-250 m. A detailed morphological description, counts and radiographs are provided herein.