On the occurrence of the Monrovian surgeonfish, Acanthurus monroviae Steindachner, 1876 (Osteichthyes: Acanthuridae) off the coast of Algeria (southern Mediterranean)

Authors

  • Farid HEMIDA
  • Youssouph DIATTA
  • Daniel GOLANI
  • Jamila BEN SOUISSI
  • Olivier GUÉLORGET
  • Christian CAPAPÉ

Keywords:

Teleost, Acanthuridae, Acanthurus monroviae, Distribution, Algeria, Mediterranean

Abstract

         Two records of the Monrovian surgeonfish, Acanthurus monroviae Steindachner 1876, off the coast of Algeria (southern Mediterranean) are recorded for the first time. The species is briefly described and its distribution in the Mediterranean Sea is discussed.

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Published

15.12.2004

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 2 (2004)

Section

Short communication