Journal Article
The southernmost records of Brotula barbata (Bloch & Schneider 1801) (Ophidiiformes: Ophidiidae) in the western Atlantic Ocean
Arthur B. Bauer; Luciano G. Fischer; Acácio R. G. Tomás; Roberta A. Santos; Michael M. Mincarone
Journal of Fish Biology · Vol. 93, Issue 4 · pp. 715-718 · 2018
Abstract
The present study reports the occurrence of the bearded brotula, Brotula barbata , in four different localities off southern Brazil. These records extend the species' known distribution limit southwards, beyond Rio de Janeiro, to the state of Rio Grande do Sul (30° 50′ S). Morphometric and meristic data for the specimens reported herein are provided and discussed.