First Biological Data on the Well Established Lessepsian Migrant Fistularia commersonii (Fistulariidae) in the Gulf of Tunis (Central Mediterranean)

Mouine-Oueslati, Nejla; Chater, Ines; Romdhani, Ahlem; Ktari, M. H.; Francour, Patrice

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“…Furthermore, F. commersonii inhabits many different habitats, has a multiple reproduction pattern [41], grows fast [42] and may live as 5 years [43]. Also, as a piscivorous species, in Mediterranean, preys upon fish species such Spicara smaris (Linnaeus, 1758) and Boops boops (Linnaeus, 1758) [41,[44][45][46] or upon shoaling fishes at the water column [45]. Larger fish, lengthwise, tend to feed on larger prey [41,45], presenting similarities with Japanese specimens [47].…”

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Assessing the fish fauna diversity and abundance at Aegean and Ionian seas, with emphasis on certain NIS fish species via Scientific diving and Visual Census

Kampouris,

Pappou,

Erga

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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The Mediterranean Sea and its exceptional biodiversity suffer from non-indigenous (NIS) and invasive species. These result from Lessepsian migration and human activities. Species with the highest negative impact include Pterois miles, Lagocephalus sceleratus and Fistularia commersonii. The current study assessed the distribution and abundance of these three species in the Aegean and Ionian Seas in the context of the regional diversity of ichthyofauna. Using Scientific Diving and Visual Census, we focused on NIS fish fauna, and surveyed most of the areas where the occurrence or establishment of NIS had been documented. Emphasis was given to regions with limited available data. This study assessed the homogeneity of diversity and abundance of the fish species at the diving sites; assessed the most dominant species per region; and calculated relevant biodiversity indexes. Our results suggest that the south and east parts of the Aegean Sea are the most affected by the establishment of NIS. Samos Island is concluded to be an important region for the expansion of NIS to the northern parts of the Aegean Sea. Also, both the Saronikos Gulf and the whole area of the Peloponnese seem to have a pivotal role in the expansion of distribution of NIS from the east Mediterranean sub-basin to the west sub-basin. The genus Siganus seems to have very high abundances and population densities in certain areas, and therefore its establishment could have negative impacts in these regions. We conclude that scientific diving is not appropriate for monitoring the population status of L. sceleratus and we propose more appropriate methodologies such as the use of baited cameras and ROV’s to be used in the future.

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Assessing the fish fauna diversity and abundance at Aegean and Ionian seas, with emphasis on certain NIS fish species via Scientific diving and Visual Census

Kampouris,

Pappou,

Erga

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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“…In the Mediterranean Sea, previous compherensive studies of the bluespotted cornetfish which were carried out were focused on the population structure of the species (Bariche, & Kajajian, 2012), maximum length and biological data (Edelist, 2014;Castriota et al, 2014;Mouine-Oueslatia et al, 2017), diet (Bariche, 2007;Bariche et al, 2009;Kalogirou et al, 2007), reproduction (Bariche et al, 2013, morphometry (Raghep, In press), new record (Golani, 2000, Bilecenoglu et al, 2002Corsini et al, 2002;Azzurro et al, 2004;Ben Souissi et al, 2004;Fiorentino et al, 2004;Pipitone et al, 2004;Azzurro, 2006;Micarelli et al, 2006;Sanchez-Tocino, 2007;Dulcic et al, 2008;Kara & Oudjane, 2008;Psodomakis et al, 2009;Rafrafi-Nouira et al, 2011;Meloni & Piras, 2013) and distribution (Gokoglu et al, 2002;Corsini et al, 2002;Ligas et al, 2007;Pais et al, 2007;Joksimović et al, 2008;Occhipinti-Ambrogi & Galil, 2008;Garibaldi & Orsi Relini, 2008;Hemida & Capapé C. 2009;Elbaraasi & Elsalini, 2009;Bodilis et al, 2011;Deidun & Germanà, 2011;Azzurro et al, 2013;Türker Çakır et al, 2014;Bănaru & Harmelin-Vivien, 2018).…”

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Kuzeydoğu Akdeniz’den (Türkiye) Fistularia commersonii Rüppell 1835'nin Boy-Ağırlık İlişkileri

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TURAN

2022

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Journal of Marine Sciences and Fisheries

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In this study, we report the length-weight data for Fistularia commersonii in the Iskenderun Bay (NE Mediterranean Sea, Turkey). A study was conducted on F. commersonii specimens from the four fishing localities (Samandag, Arsuz, Pirinclik, Dörtyol) of Iskenderun Bay between September 2018 to March 2019. The significant results of the length-weight relationship were calculated. The length-weight relationship was determined as W= 0.0005xL2.963 (R2= 0.969) with negative allometric growth for both sexes. The total length and total weight of both sexes varied from 23.0-108.1 cm and 4.0-599.58 g. The values of the exponent b of the length-weight relationships (LWRs) were 2.993 for females and 2.925 for males. This present study provides the first comprehensive description of the length-weight relationships of F. commersonii from the northeastern Mediterranean Sea, Turkey according to their sexes. Besides, these data will be useful to scientists and fishery management, and conservation.

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Life-History Traits of the Bluespotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii Rüppell, 1838 in Rhodes, Greece, with Notes on the Red Cornetfish Fistularia petimba Lacepède, 1803

Kondylatos,

Theocharis,

Charokopou

et al. 2024

Hydrobiology

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In the Mediterranean, the bluespotted cornetfish Fistularia commersonii Rüppell, 1838, presents a minor socioeconomic impact and the assessment of any environmental impact requires more relevant data. The congeneric red cornetfish Fistularia petimba Lacepède, 1803, has expanded its distribution range within the basin but only small numbers have been reported to date. A total of 207 individuals of F. commersonii were collected between April 2021 and March 2022 from the Levantine coast of Rhodes and 92 more from various locations. Additionally, 13 individuals of Fistularia petimba were caught in March 2024 from the Aegean coasts of the island. We aim to assess the current progression of the population of the two cornetfish, the possible further exploitation of F. commersonii to boost the local fishing economy, their possible dietary overlaps and to add valuable biological and ecological data. In F. commersonii, male to female ratio (1:1.33) significantly departed from 1:1, with length–weight relationships exhibiting positive allometric growth. Six age groups were identified. The highest reproductive intensity was observed during summer. The onset of sexual maturity was estimated at 65.52 cm in total length (1.8 years). Longevity was estimated at 11.1 years with females growing larger than males. The exploitation rate (E = 0.47) indicated that the population is underexploited. The optimum and target fishing mortality were higher in comparison with the present fishing mortality (F = 0.48), indicating a potential for commercial exploitation of the species. For F. petimba, the sex ratio was 1:2.25. The species preys on crustaceans, followed by fish and molluscs. The finding of Vanderhorstia mertensi (Klausewitz, 1974) in the stomach content of both cornetfishes constitutes the second published record for Hellenic waters and the first for the Dodecanese Islands.

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First Biological Data on the Well Established Lessepsian Migrant Fistularia commersonii (Fistulariidae) in the Gulf of Tunis (Central Mediterranean)

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Assessing the fish fauna diversity and abundance at Aegean and Ionian seas, with emphasis on certain NIS fish species via Scientific diving and Visual Census

Assessing the fish fauna diversity and abundance at Aegean and Ionian seas, with emphasis on certain NIS fish species via Scientific diving and Visual Census

Kuzeydoğu Akdeniz’den (Türkiye) Fistularia commersonii Rüppell 1835'nin Boy-Ağırlık İlişkileri

Life-History Traits of the Bluespotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii Rüppell, 1838 in Rhodes, Greece, with Notes on the Red Cornetfish Fistularia petimba Lacepède, 1803

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