Distribution of Myctophidae (Pisces, Myctophiformes) during the four seasons in the mid North Atlantic

The distribution, temperature, and size ranges of 60 species of myctophids in the North Atlantic between 55\xc2\xb0N and 24\xc2\xb0N along approximately 30\xc2\xb0W are recorded for the four seasons. The general zoogeography and migration is discussed. Faunal groups of species, faunal borders, and t...

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Main Authors: Spoel, S. van der, Bleeker, J.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: 1991
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Online Access:https://repository.naturalis.nl/pub/504270
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Summary:The distribution, temperature, and size ranges of 60 species of myctophids in the North Atlantic between 55\xc2\xb0N and 24\xc2\xb0N along approximately 30\xc2\xb0W are recorded for the four seasons. The general zoogeography and migration is discussed. Faunal groups of species, faunal borders, and transition zones near 50\xc2\xb0N, 41 \xc2\xb0N, and 29\xc2\xb0N for myctophids are distinguished and discussed.