Keywords
Epigonidae
deep-sea fish
ichthyological record
northeastern Mediterranean
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Abstract
In July 2024, a single specimen of Epigonus denticulatus was captured off Silifke, Mersin, in the northeastern Mediterranean, Türkiye, at a depth of approximately 555 m. The specimen measured 14.20 cm in total length and weighed 27.8 g. Although E. denticulatus is known to occur in the Mediterranean Sea, it remains a rare species in eastern Mediterranean waters. This finding represents the second recorded occurrence of E. denticulatus in Türkiye’s northeastern Mediterranean waters, contributing to the documentation of its presence in the Turkish Mediterranean region. The record provides valuable data for understanding biodiversity and the distribution of deep-sea fishes in the eastern Mediterranean, offering a foundation for future research in this field.
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