First records of the West African torpedo in Cabo Verde Archipelago, eastern Atlantic

Three individuals of < 60 cm total length were observed during 15.24–16.00, at different locations along the beach at 5–8 m depth, by SSR and CMS. The second sighting, an individual of c. 50 cm total length, was on 16 April 2021 under the pier on Bitxe Rotxa beach, at 11.00 at a depth of 7–8 m, b...

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Published in:Oryx 2022-03, Vol.56 (2), p.172-173
Main Authors: Ratão, Sara S., Sydeman, Claire M., Neves Silva, Péricles, Séret, Bernard
Format: Article
Language:English
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Archipelagoes
Beaches
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Summary:Three individuals of < 60 cm total length were observed during 15.24–16.00, at different locations along the beach at 5–8 m depth, by SSR and CMS. The second sighting, an individual of c. 50 cm total length, was on 16 April 2021 under the pier on Bitxe Rotxa beach, at 11.00 at a depth of 7–8 m, by PNS. Research is required, including tagging, to improve knowledge of their status and distribution, and of any threats.
ISSN:0030-6053
1365-3008
DOI:10.1017/S0030605321001836