Original scientific paper

Biometry and distribution of snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax(Linnaeus, 1758), in the Adriatic Sea

Barbara Zorica
Nedo Vrgoč

Abstract

Specimens of the snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax (Linnaeus, 1758), from the middle and southern Adriatic were biometrically analyzed during the demersal communities research project, MEDITS. The specimens (n = 103) were caught at depths deeper than 100 m. Total length ranged 4.8-16.0 cm, with a mean of 9.45±2.796 cm. According to the length-weight relationship, positive
allometric growth was established (b = 3.23).

Keywords

Macroramphosus scolpax; snipefish, biometry; Adriatic Sea

Hrčak ID:

83

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/83

Publication date:

1.6.2005.

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