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First record of the chimaera Neoharriota carri (Bullis and Carpenter 1966) in the Caribbean of Guatemala.

Authors :
Polanco-Vásquez, Francisco
Hacohen-Domené, Ana
Méndez, Thalya
Pacay, Alerick
Graham, Rachel T.
Source :
Marine Biodiversity Records; 1/3/2017, Vol. 10, p1-4, 4p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Background: A new record of Neoharriota carri is here reported for the Caribbean of Guatemala. Results: Two chimaeras, a male and female Neoharriota carri, were caught with a single panel trammel net off the coast of El Quetzalito, Guatemala in February 2015 and January 2016 respectively. Details concerning the identification and measurement of these species are presented. Conclusions: These records represent the first records in Guatemalan waters and the northernmost records in the western Atlantic for the distribution of N. carri. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17552672
Volume :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Marine Biodiversity Records
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120677624
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s41200-016-0104-8