Confirmed occurrence of the Por's goatfish Upeneus pori (Mullidae) in the Tunisian Waters (Central Mediterranean Sea)

Abstract

From a lot of mullid species captured around the Kerkennah Islands, 31 specimens of the Por's Sea goatfish Upeneus pori Ben-Tuvia and Golani 1989 were examined. They measured between 147 and 156 mm, in total length (TL) and their total body weight ranged between 32.6 and 40.8 g. Some morphometric measurements and merisctic counts were also carried out. These captures confirm that a viable population U. pori is at present successfully established in the Tunisian marine waters.