Fish diversity assessment through conventional morphological identification and recent advances in Saudi Arabia: A review

Muhammad Browijoyo Santanumurti, Muhammad Ar Rozzaaq Nugraha, Novi Rosmala Dewi, Muhammad Awaluddin, Pei Wen Tang, Helen Indah Pardede, Lafi Al Solami, Laksmi Sulmartiwi, Mohamed Ahmed Abu El-Regal

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Abstract

Fish identification in the Red Sea, particularly in Saudi Arabia, has a long history. Because of the vast fish diversity in Saudi Arabia, proper species identification is required. Indeed, identifying fish species is critical for biodiversity conservation, food and drug safety, and sustainable fishery management. Numerous approaches have been used to identify fish species, including conventional morphological identification, next-generation sequencing (NGS), nanopore sequencing, DNA barcoding, and environmental DNA analysis. In this review, we collected as much scientific information as possible on species identification in Saudi Arabia. Our findings suggest that the identification process has advanced and spread rapidly and broadly, as evidenced by the discovery of new fish species in Saudi Arabia. The advantages and disadvantages of each method were discussed as part of a comprehensive comparison. This study aimed to provide further scientific knowledge to promote the growth of fish diversity worldwide.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2267-2285
Number of pages19
JournalVeterinary World
Volume17
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2024

Keywords

  • Saudi Arabia
  • fish diversity
  • identification process

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