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