Coexistencia de las dos especies de Cachorreta (Pisces: Auxis) en la Región de Santa Marta, Colombia
The marine environment of the Santa Marta region (Colombian Caribbean) is unique in many ways. The coexistence there of both species of Auxis is herewith reported and discussed. Auxis thazard, the frigate tuna or frigate mackerel, has been reported several times from Santa Marta; however, the occurrence of A. rochei, the bullet tuna or bullet mackerel, is reported for the first time. Some inter and intraspecific differences are discussed; fishery aspects are commented as well.
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| Format: | Journal Contribution biblioteca |
| Language: | Spanish / Castilian |
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INVEMAR, Santa Marta, Colombia
2006
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| Subjects: | Fishery resources, New records, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/1972 |
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| Summary: | The marine environment of the Santa Marta region (Colombian Caribbean) is unique in many ways. The coexistence there of both species of Auxis is herewith reported and discussed. Auxis thazard, the frigate tuna or frigate mackerel, has been reported several times from Santa Marta; however, the occurrence of A. rochei, the bullet tuna or bullet mackerel, is reported for the first time. Some inter and intraspecific differences are discussed; fishery aspects are commented as well. |
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