Coelacanth discoveries in Madagascar, with recommendations on research and conservation

The presence of populations of the Western Indian Ocean coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae) in Madagascar is not surprising considering the vast range of habitats which the ancient island offers. The discovery of a substantial population of coelacanths through handline fishing on the steep volcanic sl...

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Main Authors: Andrew Cooke, Michael N. Bruton, Minosoa Ravololoharinjara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2021-03-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://sajs.co.za/article/view/8541