Fibroma in Wild-Caught Blackfin Sea Catfish (Arius jella Day, 1877) from the Bay of Bengal Coastal Water of India

Key Points

• Fibromas were identified in blackfin sea catfish, indicating potential health risks for the species.
• Among the sampled fish, a noticeable proportion displayed signs of fibromas affecting the local population.
• Analysis of catfish specimens from coastal waters involved thorough examinations for tumor presence.
• Findings may indicate environmental factors influencing fibroma development, highlighting ecological implications.