On the occurrence of the deep-snouted pipefish Syngnathus typhle Linnaeus, 1758 (Osteichthyes: Syngnathidae) in Tunisian waters (Central Mediterranean)

Authors

  • Mohamed Mourad BEN AMOR
  • Mohamed BEN SALEM
  • Jamila BEN SOUISSI
  • Christian CAPAPÉ

Keywords:

Osteichthyes, deep-snouted pipefish, Syngnathus typhle, Tunisia, Mediterranean Sea, morphometry

Abstract

          Morphometrical measurements, counts and a short description of the deep-snouted pipefish Syngnathus typhle Linnaeus, 1758 are presented in this paper from specimens caught in Tunisian waters. The occurrence of the species in the area is commented on and discussed.

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Published

15.06.2007

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 1 (2007)

Section

Original article