A5043931227- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Marine and fisheries research
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Marine and environmental studies
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Historical Geography and Cartography
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Marine animal studies overview
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Environmental Science and Water Management
Croatian Natural History Museum
2003-2025
University of Rijeka
2014-2024
Natural History Museum
2012-2023
Natural History Museum Aarhus
2020-2021
American Museum of Natural History
2013
Observatoire Océanologique de Banyuls-sur-Mer
2007-2008
Science Museum
2008
Abstract Incomplete knowledge of biodiversity remains a stumbling block for conservation planning and even occurs within globally important Biodiversity Hotspots (BH). Although technical advances have boosted the power molecular assessments, link between DNA sequences species analytics to discriminate entities remain crucial. Here, we present an analysis first barcode library freshwater fish fauna Mediterranean BH (526 spp.), with virtually complete coverage (498 spp., 98% extant species)....
A new gobiid species, Buenia lombartei sp. nov. (Teleostei: Gobiidae) is described from the continental slope off Balearic Islands, western Mediterranean. The Atlantic species jeffreysii (Günther, 1867) redescribed and first record of affinis Iljin, 1930 reported for islands. key genus provided. can be distinguished congeneric by morphological characters: anterior oculoscapular canal semi-closed with pores σ, λ, κ, α, ρ additional open furrows; suborbital row c 6 papillae; anal fin I/7-I/8;...
A new miniature gobiid species, Buenia massutii sp. nov. (Teleostei: Gobiidae) is described from the circalittoral bottom off Balearic Islands, western Mediterranean. Phylogenetic analysis of mitochondrial COI-barcoding fragment supports its species-level distinctiveness and monophyly genus Buenia. description diagnosis for first time provided. Material species was collected in 57-67 m depth beam trawl samples carried out on red algae beds. The traits that differentiate two congeneric are:...
A new genus and species of goby, Gymnesigobius medits sp. nov., is described from the western Mediterranean slope bottoms at Balearic Islands. The goby belongs to Gobius-lineage (Gobiinae). Examination single known specimen exhibits a unique combination morphological characters which could not be fitted any genus. gen. nov. morphologically distinguished all other genera in by following characters: chin without fold or barbels; mouth terminal with anterior tip above horizontal level lower eye...
Two new species of the gobiid genus Hetereleotris, H. aurantiaca sp. nov. and semisquamata nov., are described from Red Sea, former Saudi Arabia at Jeddah cave depth 14–16 m, latter southern Egypt reef flat. Hetereleotris is distinguished its congeners by having dorsal-fin rays VI + I,10; anal-fin I,9; pectoral-fin 14, all branched; pelvic-fin I,5, fin separated without frenum, 5th ray unbranched; anterior nostril with a long tube process rim, posterior pore erected rim; no tentacle above...
A new genus and species of cryptobenthic goby, Cerogobius petrophilus is described from the Red Sea based on nine specimens not exceeding 2.5 cm in total length, collected a stone-rubble habitat at Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, depths 8–15 m. It was also observed underwater southern tip Ras Mohammed Marsa Alam Egypt. sp. nov. unique among other gobies its habitat, this regard it superficially resembles some blennies, occupying tight holes stones covered with short algae. Molecular phylogenetic data...
A new goby species, Lebetus patzneri sp. nov. (Teleostei: Gobiidae) is described based on two preserved and photographed specimens collected from circalittoral bottom locations off the Balearic Islands, western Mediterranean. It differs one or both other species by each of following characters: P 15-16; D2 segmented fin rays 7-8; snout slightly larger than eye diameter; eyes small, 23.3-25.5% head length; body height low, depth at pelvic 14.9-16.4%; lips thick, giving mouth a broad, almost...
Silhouettea ghazalae sp. nov. is described from Qeshm Island, Persian Gulf. distinguished congeners by having: small mental fold present on chin, head length 31.4–32.4% of standard length, width 24.5% second dorsal fin I/11, anal I/13, breast with large cycloid scales, predorsal area naked, suborbital row b anteriorly beginning below anterior edge pupil, posteriorly ending pore β, c extending more than and less b, cp oblique four papillae, body ill-defined midlateral blotches the fifth a...
Didogobius janetarum sp. nov. is described from five specimens collected small caves and rock crevices between 12 20 m depth off two locations of Santiago Island, Cape Verde Islands. The species differs all currently congeners by the combination following characters: (1) 27 vertebrae, (2) second dorsal fin I + 10, (3) posterior quarter predorsal region in front first origin scaled, with several rows cycloid scales, (4) body squamation anteriorly ctenoid posteriorly, (5) scales lateral series...
The gobiid genus Koumansetta Whitley, placed in synonymy by some authors with the similar Amblygobius Bleeker, is redescribed and its validity based on an integrated morphological molecular assessment confirmed. following characters have been found that distinguish from any of 15 recognized valid species Amblygobius: oculoscapular transverse rows trp tra long, extending dorsally well above level x1 x2; snout pointed, prominent, longer than eye diameter, gently sloping dorsal profile,...
A new gobiid species, Benthophilus persicus sp. nov., is described from the southern Caspian Sea, Iran. The species diagnosed by following character states: dermal fold on cheek well-developed, large, rectangular; chin barbel 1/3–2/3 of eye diameter; maximum body width 15.1–22.9% standard length; mouth width, 36.3–55.8% head second dorsal fin I+7–8; origin anal in front vertical through fin; tubercles present body, clearly larger than granules, with two posterior rows spinules forming an...
A new cryptobenthic gobiid species Hetereleotris nasoramosa sp. nov. is described based on the holotype and five paratypes collected from north-eastern part of Socotra Island, Arabian Sea, moderately large pieces coral rocks with holes at depths 8–11 m. Molecular phylogenetic analysis placed within genus Hetereleotris. nov., differs all in having developed tentacles extending each anterior posterior nostril transverse suborbital papillae rows (instead four or six other species). The...
The checklist of 34 marine gobiid species (Actinopterii: Gobiidae and Oxudercidae) with confirmed records is compiled for the Atlantic coast Europe, including four alien found in transitional waters or low salinity Baltic Sea. An identification key known from area also provided. latitudinal distribution native goby this presented discussed. Finally, second northernmost record a fish reported, corresponding to Pomatoschistus minutus (Pallas, 1770) Tromsø, Norway.
An updated and evidence-based checklist of Mediterranean Sea fishes is provided. Each the fish species in listed here was either last published or other articles, reports new records, critically assessed. Out assessed 791 previously reported from Mediterranean, presence 759 confirmed while 32 are excluded checklist, by lacking evidence representing obvious taxonomic confusions. The net increase known richness since 11%. non-native now represent 22.1% (168 species) diversity. protocol applied...
Numerous photographs of live fishes posted by anglers and divers on social media citizen science databases are important sources information for ichthyological research. However, validating records that extend the known ecology bathymetric or geographic distribution species should rely a rigorous identification process. The family Gobiidae, with their small size, superficial resemblance among high richness particularly difficult to identify. Therefore, from individuals Mediterranean marine...
In this study, we describe and analyse the morphology of sagitta, largest otolith, 25 species Gobiidae inhabiting Adriatic north-western Mediterranean seas. Our goal was to test usefulness efficiency sagittal otoliths for identification. analysis otolith contours based on mathematical descriptors called wavelets, which are related multi-scale decompositions contours. Two methods classification were used: an iterative system 10 wavelets that searches Anàlisi de Formes d'Otòlits (AFORO)...
The paper presents an analysis of biogeographic and habitat distribution patterns, the conservation status data Adriatic fishes, based on last published checklist evidence-based critical analyses species presence. total number recorded in is 449. has 58.8% Mediterranean richness, 76.1% its families, 87.8% orders. Among discovered after 2010, twelve were attributed to biological invasion, mostly Atlantic immigrants or alien species, ten improved research native ichthyofauna area. About 58%...
A new species of the gobiid genus Gobius (Gobiidae, Perciformes), incognitus sp. nov. is described from Mediterranean Sea, and its most morphologically similar bucchichi redescribed. The distinguished congeners by: scales in lateral series 51–59; predorsal 25–35; opercle scaled adults with 10–16 present; pectoral fin ray count 18–20 free tips on upper rays well developed first longer than two thirds entire length; pelvic disc complete well‐developed anterior membrane without lobes;...