First record of Epigonus constanciae (Giglioli, 1880), (deepwater cardinalfish) (Osteichthyes: Epigonidae), from Aegean Sea, Turkey

Abstract

Background. Five specimens of Epigonus constanciae (Giglioli, 1880) (deepwater cardinalfish) were captured first time during a bottom trawl survey in Sigacik Bay and off Karaburun, Aegean Sea. This is the first record of the species from the Aegean Sea. A short description certain of morphometric and meristic features of specimens are given.

Keywords

• first record
• Epigonus constanciae
• deepwater card