First record of Lagocephalus laevigatus (Tetraodontiformes, Tetraodontidae) from Galician waters (north-west Spain), a northernmost occurrence in the north-east Atlantic Ocean

The first record of the smooth puffer Lagocephalus laevigatus from Galician waters (north‐west Spain) is reported. Three possible mechanisms of introduction of the specimen are considered: natural displacement, the aquarist trade and transport in ballast water.

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2011-05, Vol.78 (5), p.1574-1578
Main Authors: Banon, R, Santas, V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Atlantic Ocean
Ecosystem
Galicia
Lagocephalus laevigatus
natural displacement
Population Density
Population Dynamics
smooth puffer
Spain
Tetraodontidae
Tetraodontiformes
Tetraodontiformes - anatomy & histology
Tetraodontiformes - physiology
unusual record
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Summary:The first record of the smooth puffer Lagocephalus laevigatus from Galician waters (north‐west Spain) is reported. Three possible mechanisms of introduction of the specimen are considered: natural displacement, the aquarist trade and transport in ballast water.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/j.1095-8649.2011.02935.x