Occurence of Squatina aculeata Cuvier, 1829 (Elasmobranchii, Squatinidae) from the Aegean Sea, Turkey
Abstract
A single specimen of the sawback angel shark, Squatina aculeata Cuvier, 1829, was obtained from Gökova Bay (southern Aegean Sea). Previous record of the species was confined to the İskenderun Bay (eastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey). According to this finding, its distribution range at Turkish seas has extended to the southern Aegean Sea.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Halit Filiz
Erhan Irmak
Savaş Mater
Publication Date
September 1, 2005
Submission Date
December 7, 2015
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2005 Volume: 22 Number: 3