Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) record on the coast of Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro State, southeastern Brazil

Authors

  • Marcelo Tardelli Rodrigues Instituto de Estudos do Mar Almirante Paulo Moreira (IEAPM) e Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)
  • Rodrigo Cumplido Instituto de Estudos do Mar Almirante Paulo Moreira (IEAPM) e Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)
  • Ubirajara Gonçalves de Melo Júnior Instituto de Estudos do Mar Almirante Paulo Moreira (IEAPM) e Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)
  • Eduardo Barros Fagundes Netto Instituto de Estudos do Mar Almirante Paulo Moreira (IEAPM)

Abstract

On March 26, 2019 a specimen of sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) was incidentally caught in a fishing net at Praia Grande, in Arraial do Cabo, east coast of Rio de Janeiro State. This is the third record of the species in the locality.

Keywords:

Occurrence, sailfish, Arraial do Cabo

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Vol. 19 No. 1 (2021)

Published:

2021-03-05

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How to Cite

Rodrigues, M. T., Cumplido, R., Melo Júnior, U. G. de, & Netto, E. B. F. (2021). Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) record on the coast of Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro State, southeastern Brazil. Natureza Online, 19(1), 10–12. Retrieved from https://naturezaonline.com.br/revista/article/view/25

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