Rediscovery of Anthias salmopunctatus Lubbock & Edwards, 1981, with comments on its natural history and conservation |
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| Authors: | O. J. Luiz,Jr&dagger ,J.-C. Joyeux,&Dagger J. L. Gasparini,&Dagger |
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| Affiliation: | Depto. de Zoologia, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP 13083-970, Brazil; and Departamento de Ecologia e Recursos Naturais, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Ave. F. Ferrari, 514, Goiabeiras 29075-910, Vitória, ES, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | After c. 30 years without sighting or capture, Anthias salmopunctatus was rediscovered at the type locality, St Peter and St Paul's Rocks, Mid-Atlantic Ridge. To date, the known distribution is restricted to depths varying from 35 to 55 m in vertical drop offs around the perimeter of the islands ( c. 400 m). This may be the smallest geographic range known for a marine fish species. |
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| Keywords: | deep reefs endemic species Mid-Atlantic Ridge restricted range St Paul's Rocks |
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