Sailfin velifer, Velifer hypselopterus Bleeker, 1879 (Perciformes, Veliferidae) in Oman waters: a new substantiated record from the Arabian Sea coast of Oman

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  • Juma M. Al-Mamry
  • Laith A. Jawad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1285/i15910725v43p29

Parole chiave:

Range extension, new record, Veliferidae, Sea of Oman, Arabian Sea

Abstract

The first substantiated records of Sailfin velifer, Velifer hypselopterus Bleeker, 1879 in Omani waters are reported based on 10 specimens ranging in total length 300-430 mm, which have been collected by gill net on the coast of Al-Ashkharah City, 319 km south of Muscat City, Arabian Sea, Oman. Morphometric and meristic data are provided and compared with those of several specimens of this species from other parts of the world. This study reports on the largest specimen of this species ever being collected.

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27-07-2021

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Volume 43 (2021)

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