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Redescription of Malacosarcus macrostoma (Günther, 1878) from the abyssal zone off Taiwan, northwestern Pacific Ocean (Beryciformes, Stephanoberycoidei, Stephanoberycidae)

Authors :
Yo Su
Mao-Ying Lee
Hsuan-Ching Ho
Source :
ZooKeys, Vol 1220, Iss , Pp 93-104 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Pensoft Publishers, 2024.

Abstract

The large-mouth pricklefish, Malacosarcus macrostoma (Günther, 1878), previously known from five specimens collected from the central Pacific Ocean, is redescribed based on three specimens collected from the abyssal zone (4,412–4,813 m) off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. These specimens contribute to a more comprehensive description of M. macrostoma and represent this species’ westernmost and deepest record. This study provides a detailed description, fresh photographs, and notes on their morphological characteristics of the specimens. Lastly, the distributional records of M. macrostoma are discussed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Zoology
QL1-991

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13132970
Volume :
1220
Issue :
93-104
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
ZooKeys
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.94216ccbaa2b4a1d85ea313ea665ae31
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1220.126580