Thus, a new species and family have been added to the fish fauna in Turkish seas.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Two and five specimens of the blackfin sorcerer, Nettastoma melanurum, were trawled on 25 and 30 April 2001 respectively at Samandağ, Hatay (36º10'N, 35º20'E; 36º05'N, 35º40'E) at about 80-200 m depth.
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Key Findings & Data:It is recorded for the first time from the eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
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Conclusion & Impact:Thus, a new species and family have been added to the fish fauna in Turkish seas.
Two and five specimens of the blackfin sorcerer, Nettastoma melanurum, were trawled on 25 and 30 April 2001 respectively at Samandağ, Hatay (36º10'N, 35º20'E; 36º05'N, 35º40'E) at about 80-200 m depth. It is recorded for the first time from the eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Thus, a new species and family have been added to the fish fauna in Turkish seas.
Özet
Two and five specimens of the blackfin sorcerer, Nettastoma melanurum, were trawled on 25 and 30 April 2001 respectively at Samandağ, Hatay (36º10'N, 35º20'E; 36º05'N, 35º40'E) at about 80-200 m depth. It is recorded for the first time from the eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Thus, a new species and family have been added to the fish fauna in Turkish seas.
BAŞUSTA, N., TURAN, C., GÜRLEK, M. (2002). A New Fish Record from Turkish Seas: the Blackfin Sorcerer Nettastoma melanurum Rafinesque, 1810 (Nettastomidae). Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Cilt: 26 - Sayı: 5, 1185–1187. https://ajindex.com/articles/227862