Short communication, Note

https://doi.org/10.32582/aa.61.2.12

An additional record of the non-indigenous species (NIS) Seriola fasciata from the southern coast of Sicily (Central Mediterranean Sea)

Michele Luca Geraci ; Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences (BiGeA) – Marine biology and fisheries laboratory of Fano (PU), University of Bologna (BO)
Fabio Falsone ; Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology (IRBIM), National Research Council – CNR, Mazara del Vallo (Tp), Ital
Danilo Scannella ; Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology (IRBIM), National Research Council – CNR, Mazara del Vallo (Tp), Italy
Sergio Vitale ; Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology (IRBIM), National Research Council – CNR, Mazara del Vallo (Tp), Italy

Abstract

An additional record of the non-indigenous species (NIS) Seriola fasciata from the southern coast of Sicily (Central Mediterranean Sea) is here described in this note. The catch record is the first in the area and confirms the key role of the area for NIS spreading. In addition, an updated map of its spatial distribution is provided as well as a discussion on the possible misidentification and competition with the native greater amberjack Seriola dumerili.

Keywords

Herculean species; non-indigenous species; biodiversity; spatial distribution; Strait of Sicily

Hrčak ID:

250380

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/250380

Publication date:

28.12.2020.

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