Two confi ned populations of an inadequately known gobiid, Millerigobius macrocephalus (Kolombatović, 1891), new species for Italy, have been reported for the protected areas of “Capo Peloro Lagoon” and “Marinello Lakes”, NE Sicily. The specimens found were described and illustrated. Additional data were provided on the habitat preferences of this fi sh species. The authors emphasize the need for biodiversity inventories of inadequately studied Mediterranean lagoons.
First record of the large-headed goby, Millerigobius macrocephalus (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Gobiidae), from Italy
GIACOBBE, Salvatore;SPINELLI, ANDREA;
2016-01-01
Abstract
Two confi ned populations of an inadequately known gobiid, Millerigobius macrocephalus (Kolombatović, 1891), new species for Italy, have been reported for the protected areas of “Capo Peloro Lagoon” and “Marinello Lakes”, NE Sicily. The specimens found were described and illustrated. Additional data were provided on the habitat preferences of this fi sh species. The authors emphasize the need for biodiversity inventories of inadequately studied Mediterranean lagoons.File in questo prodotto:
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