Maximum Size of Stephanolepis diaspros (Tetraodontiformes: Monacanthidae)

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Marine Science and Technology Bulletin
Volume:10 Issue:1
Maximum Size of Stephanolepis diaspros (Tetraodontiformes: Monacanthidae)

Maximum Size of Stephanolepis diaspros (Tetraodontiformes: Monacanthidae)

Authors : Gülnur METİN, Okan AKYOL

Pages : 23-27

Doi:10.33714/masteb.762274

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Publication Date : 2021-03-31

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Reticulated leatherjacket, Stephanolepis diaspros Fraser-Brunner, 1940 is one of the very first Lessepsian settlers in the Mediterranean. On 22 June 2020 a specimen of Stephanolepis diaspros insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(catalogue number: ESFM-PIS/2020-02); with 305 mm in total length insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TL); was captured by an angler off Yassıcaada Island, Urla, Izmir Bay on sandy bottom at a depth of 18 m. The present ichthyologic record demonstrates maximum size of S. diaspros species and even, this large size is unique in the Mediterranean and the world seas until a new one is found.
Keywords : Reticulated leatherjacket, Aegean Sea, Lessepsian, Measurement, Izmir Bay

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