First record of humpback anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) (Melanocetidae) in Antarctic waters

The first record of the humpback anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) in Antarctic waters (Ross Sea) is documented. Species identification is confirmed by the structure of the escal bulb and analysis of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene. This record extends the known range of M...

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Published in:Polar Research
Main Authors: Alexei M. Orlov, Svetlana Y. Orlova, Alexander A. Volkov, Dmitry V. Pelenev
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Norwegian Polar Institute 2015
Subjects:
Melanocetus sp
new record
taxonomy
distribution
Ross Sea
Antarctic
geo
envir
Antarc*
Polar Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3402/polar.v34.25356
https://doaj.org/article/759137626233485f896cb6d197c63d3f
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Summary:The first record of the humpback anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) in Antarctic waters (Ross Sea) is documented. Species identification is confirmed by the structure of the escal bulb and analysis of the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene. This record extends the known range of M. johnsonii by more than 1000 nm to the south. The taxonomic status of Melanocetus species in Antarctic waters is discussed.

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