Range Extension of the Popeye Catalufa (Pristigenys serrula, Gilbert 1891) to Central Chile During the "El Nino" Southern Oscillation (ENSO) 2023-2024.

ABSTRACT: We report the presence of Pristigenys serrula Gilbert 1891 off Zapallar (-32.568253, -71.464225), central Chile, during the ENSO 2023-2024 event. Morphology and a partial fragment of the mitochondrial markers cytochrome oxidase 1 (COX1) and 16S rDNA identified one specimen fished by artisanal fishermen. This report extends the known southern range limit of P. serrula by 9° of latitude (~1000 km) to central Chile (-32°) during strong negative ENSO conditions.

SUBMITTER: Asorey CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650745 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature