A new record of gaper ( Champsodon capensis Regan, 1908) in the Mediterranean Sea.

Authors :: Dalyan, C.
Yemişken, E.
Eryılmaz, L.
Source :: Journal of Applied Ichthyology. Oct2012, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p834-835. 2p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: The article presents a study of documentation of gaper (Champsodon capensis) from the Mediterranean Sea. It states that 24 species were gathered in Iskenderun Bay, Turkey by commercial fishing vessels with the use of bottom trawls. It mentions features of the Champsodon capensis including large head and mouth, no scales in the chin and with melanophores in the pelvic fin and pectoral fins.

Subjects :: *CREEDIIDAE
*FISH research
*FISHERIES
*SIZE of fishes
*SCALES (Fishes)
*MELANOPHORES

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