Author: Joshi, Zacharia & Kanthan, 2012
FBname: Murty's sandlance
Remark: Status uncertain (valid or synonym of <i>Bleekeria kallolepis</i>) until a detailed study involving the type specimens of <i>B. murtii</i>, the holotype of <i>B. kallolepis</i>, and fresh specimens from the type localities is carried out (P. Psomadakis pers. Comm, 07/2021).
Comments: Found over sandy bottoms; form schools and protect themselves from their predators (tuna <i>Euthynnus affinis</i> and carangids) by burrowing (Ref. 93118).