The occurrence of the Indo-Pacific fish Terapon jarbua (Forsskål, 1775) is documented for the first time from Libya. This record represents the third and westernmost observation of the species in the Mediterranean Sea. Introduction pathway for this fish in Libyan waters and in the Mediterranean Sea in general is discussed.

The westernmost record of Terapon jarbua (Forsskål, 1775) in the Mediterranean Sea: a new non-indigenous fish for Libya

Tiralongo F.
2023-01-01

Abstract

The occurrence of the Indo-Pacific fish Terapon jarbua (Forsskål, 1775) is documented for the first time from Libya. This record represents the third and westernmost observation of the species in the Mediterranean Sea. Introduction pathway for this fish in Libyan waters and in the Mediterranean Sea in general is discussed.
2023
biological invasions
Lessepsian immigrant
Red Sea
Terapon jarbua
Terapontidae
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