Ecology and Evolution (Dec 2024)

Range Extension of the Popeye Catalufa (Pristigenys serrula, Gilbert 1891) to Central Chile During the “El Niño” Southern Oscillation (ENSO) 2023–2024

  • Cynthia M. Asorey,
  • Jeremías Cuevas,
  • María Angélica Larraín,
  • Cristian Araneda

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70720
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 12
pp. n/a – n/a

Abstract

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ABSTRACT We report the presence of Pristigenys serrula Gilbert 1891 off Zapallar (−32.568253, −71.464225), central Chile, during the ENSO 2023–2024 event. Morphology and a partial fragment of the mitochondrial markers cytochrome oxidase 1 (COX1) and 16S rDNA identified one specimen fished by artisanal fishermen. This report extends the known southern range limit of P. serrula by 9° of latitude (~1000 km) to central Chile (−32°) during strong negative ENSO conditions.

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