Kiani, S. M.,Iqbal, P.,Siddiqui, P. J. A.
First confirmation of occurrence of the pan-tropical spotted dolphin, Journal Article
In: Marine Biodiversity Records, vol. 4, no. 133, pp. doi:10.1017/S1755267211000601, 2011.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Arabian Sea, mass mortality, naval activity, Pakistan, spotted dolphin, stenella attenuata
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title = {First confirmation of occurrence of the pan-tropical spotted dolphin, },
author = {Kiani, S. M.,Iqbal, P.,Siddiqui, P. J. A.},
year = {2011},
date = {2011-01-01},
journal = {Marine Biodiversity Records},
volume = {4},
number = {133},
pages = {doi:10.1017/S1755267211000601},
abstract = {The pan-tropical spotted dolphin Stenella attenuata is typically found in deep tropical and warm temperate waters and has been previously confirmed from the waters of most of Pakistan's neighbouring countries. However, to date, there has been no record of this species from Pakistan. This paper reports the first confirmed occurrence of this species in Pakistani waters, specifically a mass stranding event of 200–250 animals on 6 March 2009. The animals live stranded and all except two were rescued. These possibly died as a result of being stranded for a long time on the beach in hot, arid conditions that generally prevail along the coastline of Pakistan. All the animals appeared healthy but the exact cause of this mass stranding event could not be determined. Being the first confirmed record of this species in Pakistan, this information is an important addition and consideration for the Pakistan Biodiversity Action Plan.},
keywords = {Arabian Sea, mass mortality, naval activity, Pakistan, spotted dolphin, stenella attenuata},
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The pan-tropical spotted dolphin Stenella attenuata is typically found in deep tropical and warm temperate waters and has been previously confirmed from the waters of most of Pakistan's neighbouring countries. However, to date, there has been no record of this species from Pakistan. This paper reports the first confirmed occurrence of this species in Pakistani waters, specifically a mass stranding event of 200–250 animals on 6 March 2009. The animals live stranded and all except two were rescued. These possibly died as a result of being stranded for a long time on the beach in hot, arid conditions that generally prevail along the coastline of Pakistan. All the animals appeared healthy but the exact cause of this mass stranding event could not be determined. Being the first confirmed record of this species in Pakistan, this information is an important addition and consideration for the Pakistan Biodiversity Action Plan.