The natural distribution of Sperata seenghala (Sykes, 1839) is expanded here with four specimens collected from Gomati River in Kakraban locality under Gomati district of Tripura. This record, the first time for this species in Gomati River within the river basin of Tripura, a small hilly state of the North-Eastern part of India. The main meristic features and morphometric variables of the studied specimens are given. The findings may be utilized for assessing natural population stocks of S. seenghala in Gomati river of Tripura which is one of the most important freshwater resources as well as a fish genetic resource of the state.