First record of Red Drum Sciaenops ocellatus Linnaeus 1766 (Perciformes: Sciaenidae) in Campeche, Mexico

Authors

  • Armando T. Wakida-Kusunok Instituto Nacional de la Pesca. Ave. Héroes del 21 de Abril s/n. Col. Playa Norte. Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche. 24120. México.
  • Josefina Santos-Valencia Centro Regional de Investigación Pesquera, Instituto Nacional de Pesca. Km 5 Carretera Campeche- Lerma, Campeche, Campeche, México

Keywords:

Campeche, Sciaenops ocellatus, Mexico, introduced species, Red Drum.

Abstract

The presence of Sciaenops ocellatus in Campeche Mexico, in catches of small scale fishermen in Isla Arena, Campeche City and Champotón is reported. The probable source of this introduction is attributed to escape of specimens from aquaculture floating cages located in nearby of Seybaplaya and Isla Arena, Campeche. Further research is required to assess the ecological impacts of this exotic species in the zone.

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Published

2017-01-13

How to Cite

Wakida-Kusunok, A. T., & Santos-Valencia, J. (2017). First record of Red Drum Sciaenops ocellatus Linnaeus 1766 (Perciformes: Sciaenidae) in Campeche, Mexico. HIDROBIOLÓGICA, 18(3), 261–264. Retrieved from https://hidrobiologica.izt.uam.mx/hidrobiologica/index.php/revHidro/article/view/918

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Nota Científica