First record of the fangtooth snake-eel, Aplatophis chauliodus Böhlke 1956 (Anguilliformes: Ophichthidae), from the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Central America

 

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Authors: Vidaurre-Quesada, Naidely, Rojas-Rodríguez, Pablo, Rodríguez, Karina, Mug, Moisés, Angulo Sibaja, Arturo
Format: artículo original
Status:Versión publicada
Publication Date:2025
Description:The presence of Aplatophis chauliodus is reported for the first time in the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The record is based on a specimen of 590 mm in total length, captured at a depth of 10 m. This report extends the known distribution range of the species in the Caribbean Sea by more than 400 km to the west. Morphometric and meristic data are provided and discussed for comparison purposes.
Country:Portal de Revistas UNA
Institution:Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UNA
Language:Inglés
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OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.www.una.ac.cr:article/20511
Online Access:https://www.revistas.una.ac.cr/index.php/revmar/article/view/20511
Keyword:Atlantic Ocean
marine fish
Neotropics
new record
distribution range extension
extensión del ámbito de distribución
Neotrópico
nuevo registro
océano Atlántico
pez marino