The Caranx hippos species complex comprises three extant species: crevalle jack (Caranx hippos) (Linnaeus, 1766) from both the western and eastern Atlantic oceans; Pacific crevalle jack (Caranx caninus) Günther, 1868 from the eastern Pacific Ocean; and longfin crevalle jack (Caranx fischeri) new species, from the eastern Atlantic, including the Mediterranean Sea and Ascension Island. Adults of ...

Knowledge of the feeding habits pelagic fishes off Brazilian coast is scarce, making analysis trophic interactions often inaccurate. Here, we investigated diet and role 12 fish species by revisiting samples obtained ECOSAR II Program (FURG/IO/IBAMA) between 23°S 28°40'S, an area also known as South Brazil Bight. In addition, analyzed their biomass fisheries landings in order to examine shifts o...

Background: Carangids, like any other fish, can become infected with a variety of external and internal parasites. Little information on parasite infestations in these fish species is known. This study aimed to provide light parasites that infect caragnids Saudi Arabia. Methods: A total 20 Carangoides caeruleopinnatus specimens were collected from the Red Sea (Saudi Arabia) then examined for pr...

Otoliths are paired calcified structures in the inner ear of teleosts that function hearing and balance. In this study, use otolith morphometrics shape analysis were explored to delineate redfin species under genus Decapterus from Sulu Sea, Philippines, namely, kurroides, D. smithvanizi, tabl. Results showed mean shapes unique within (p < 0.001). The size-related (OW—otolith weight, OL—otoli...

Cetacean carcasses near Port Lincoln and entanglements in southern blue-fin tuna feedlots were monitored between 1990 1999. Dolphins became entangled died large-mesh (usually > 15cm) anti-predator nets around the cages, from surface to seafloor (18m). The retrieved studied with respect diet life history. During period of study, 29 dolphins (15 bottlenose, 9 common, 5 unidentified) confirmed ...