First record of larval stages of Coryphaena hippurus (Pisces: Coryphaenidae) in the Mediterranean Sea

The occurrence of early larval stages of Coryphaena hippurus is reported for the first time in Mediterranean waters. Four larvae between 3.25 and 4.80 mm standard length were found in ichthyoplanktonic collections taken off the Balearic Islands between 1985 and 1995. Their capture is discussed in re...

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Main Authors: Francesc Alemany, Enric Massutí
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 1998-06-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/960