Range extension of the lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) within the Dutch Caribbean
first records of young individuals in the waters of Sint EustatiusRange extension of the lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) within the Dutch Caribbean
first records of young individuals in the waters of Sint EustatiusSamenvatting
The first observations of juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) around the island of Sint Eustatius are described. Observations were made in the summer of 2015 and spring of 2016 and only consisted of individuals estimated to be smaller than 65 cm in total length (TL). These observations represent a range extension of this species within the waters of the Dutch Caribbean.
Organisatie | Van Hall Larenstein |
Lectoraat | Kust- en Zeemanagement |
Gepubliceerd in | Matters Sciencematters, Zurich |
Jaar | 2018 |
Type | Artikel |
ISSN | 2297-8240 |
DOI | 10.19185/matters.201803000002 |
Taal | Engels |