First record of the Armoured searobin Peristedion cataphractum (Linnaeus, 1758) (Scorpaenoidei: Peristediidae) from the northwestern coast of Algeria

Authors

  • Abdenour KHELOUFI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32582/aa.63.1.13

Keywords:

Armed gurnard, Fishing, Mediterranean Sea, Malarmat, Trawls fishing

Abstract

        African Armoured searobin, Peristedion cataphractum, (Peristediidae), is recorded for the first time from the Algerian Northwest coast of the Mediterranean Sea, Oran (35°50’N, 0°31’W) at 30-40 depth. Only two specimens were captured. Fish individuals were identified and morphometric measurements were recorded.

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Published

28.07.2022

Issue

Vol. 63 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Short communication

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