| Citation | Toji, T., E.M. Abdussamad, S. Ameri, B. Sijad and K.K. Sajikumar, 2024, An integrative taxonomic study on needlefishes (Belonidae) unveils two new species within the genus Ablennes from the Indian Ocean.. Regional Studies in Marine Science 74:103522. |
| Ref. | Toji, T., E.M. Abdussamad, S. Ameri, B. Sijad and K.K. Sajikumar, 2024 |
| Page | 6-8;figs.5-7 |
| Named Used as Valid | Ablennes gracalii |
| Comment | etymology, common name, morphology, occlit |
| Locality | India, Bay of Bengal Sea, Tamil Nadu, Tuticorin, Tharuvaikulam Fishing Harbour; 0-50 m.; GB 10.2.1.3. |
| Distribution | India. |
| Quote | Maximum size (paratype): 69 cm., SL, 78 cm., TL; (holotype): 69 cm., SL, 74 cm., TL. |