Fricke et al. 2023
New record of the Bluntnose scorpionfish, Neomerinthe erostris (Alcock 1896) (Teleostei: Scorpaenidae) from Mayotte, southwestern Indian Ocean
Fricke R, Mulochau T, Barathieu G
Abstract
The Bluntnose scorpionfish Neomerinthe erostris is recorded for the first time from Mayotte, southwestern Indian Ocean, based on a specimen photographed in November 2022, at a depth of 115 m. The live colour pattern of this species is described for the first time.
Keywords
Metadata
(pending validation)
Depth Range
115–115 m
115–115 m
Mesophotic Mentions
6 × (total of 1586 words)
6 × (total of 1586 words)
Classification
- Presents original data
- Focused on 'mesophotic' depth range
- Focused on 'mesophotic coral ecosystem'
Fields
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Focusgroups
Fishes
Fishes
Locations
Mayotte
Mayotte
Platforms
Rebreather
Rebreather