Additional data on the rare fish Microichthys sanzoi (Epigonidae) from the central Mediterranean Sea

Authors

  • Pietro BATTAGLIA
  • Giovanni AMMENDOLIA
  • Valentina ESPOSITO
  • Teresa ROMEO
  • Franco ANDALORO

Keywords:

Epigonidae, Microichthys sanzoi, prey, otoliths, Mediterranean Sea, stranding

Abstract

       The finding of a rare specimen of Microichthys sanzoi (Epigonidae) stranded on the shore on the Sicilian coast of the Strait of Messina (central Mediterranean Sea) is reported. Morphometric and meristic characters are given and the first colour photograph of a fresh specimen is provided. Information on its prey items is provided together with additional data on otolith morphology.

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Published

15.06.2014

Issue

Vol. 55 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Short communication

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