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A new record of whale shark Rhincodon typus in Brazilian waters: a report of association with Caranx crysos

R. Andrades; H. T. Pinheiro; R. G. Santos; A. S. Martins; P. A. S. Costa
Journal of Fish Biology · Vol. 81, Issue 6 · pp. 2092-2094 · 2012
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Abstract

In May 2011, a Rhincodon typus was sighted on the continental shelf of the central Brazilian coast, in the vicinity of a gas platform. During the video record, an interspecific following association was observed between a Caranx crysos school and the R. typus .

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JournalJournal of Fish Biology
PublisherWiley
Publication Date2012-11-01
Publication Year2012
Volume81
Issue6
Pages2092-2094
Document TypeJournal Article
Print ISSN0022-1112
eISSN1095-8649
DOI10.1111/j.1095-8649.2012.03460.x
SubjectGeneral Aquaculture, Fisheries & Fish Science

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