Article History
Received: 3 May 2025
Revised: 10 September 2025
Accepted: 10 September 2025
First Online: 7 February 2026
ETHICS APPROVAL AND CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE
: This study did not involve any direct handling, capture, or experimentation with live animals by the authors. All fish specimens were caught by local fishermen as part of their routine livelihood activities, and the research team only recorded and photographed the individuals immediately after capture. As no animals were handled, harmed, or sacrificed by the researchers, no animal ethics protocol was required.
: The authors of this work declare that they have no conflicts of interest.