Case Report

The first report on the phenomenon of Capoeta aydinensis (Cyprinidae), occurring in Gökova Bay, Aegean Sea

Volume: 37 Number: 4 December 15, 2020
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The first report on the phenomenon of Capoeta aydinensis (Cyprinidae), occurring in Gökova Bay, Aegean Sea

Abstract

A big specimen of Capoeta aydinensis (435 mm TL, 1040 g) was caught on 22 March 2020 by an angler from the Gökova Bay, Muğla as an unusual habitat. This case report presents occurring of an endemic freshwater fish in the marine waters and this specimen has the maximum size throughout the Anatolia.

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Thanks

The authors thank angler Mr. Mutlu Güven for bringing the fish to our attention.

References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Ecology

Journal Section

Case Report

Authors

Publication Date

December 15, 2020

Submission Date

June 2, 2020

Acceptance Date

July 14, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2020 Volume: 37 Number: 4

DOI

https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.37.4.14

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA85UN25AL

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APA
Akyol, O., Ünal, V., & Sarı, H. (2020). The first report on the phenomenon of Capoeta aydinensis (Cyprinidae), occurring in Gökova Bay, Aegean Sea. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 37(4), 423-425. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.37.4.14