First record of Epinephelus marginatus (Serranidae: Epinephelinae) in the eastern English Channel

Mahé K., Cochard M.L., Quéro J.C., Sevin K., Bailly N., Tetard A.

Published date: September 2012
Volume: 36
Number: 3
Pagination: 485-486
doi: https://doi.org/10.26028/cybium/2012-363-008
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How to cite: Mahé, K., Cochard, M.-L., Quéro, J.-C., Sevin, K., Bailly, N., & Tetard, A. (2012). First record of Epinephelus marginatus (Serranidae: Epinephelinae) in the eastern English Channel. Cybium, 36(3): 485-486. https://doi.org/10.26028/CYBIUM/2012-363-008
Abstract

This is the first record of a Dusky grouper specimen (Epinephelus marginatus, Lowe, 1834), which is essentially a Mediterranean species, in the Eastern English Channel. It has been caught on 10 June 2011 in the Bay of Seine. It measured 66 cm and weighted 5.5 kg. This specimen was a female of 12 years old.
Keywords: Atlantic Ocean - Eastern English Channel - Epinephelus marginatus - First record - Serranidae
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