Range Extensions and Additions to the South African Marine Ichthyofauna, with the Description of a New Species of Congrogadid from Kwazulu

Abstract

Range extensions for 17 species of marine f11hes are recorded, and a new species of congrogadid is described. Of the new records, 12 are new to South Mrica or are here reported to have a greater range within South Africa than previously recorded, and 4 have not been reported from the Indian Ocean before (Piectrog/yphidodon phoenixnuis, Gymnothoraxfusco1'1UICUllltu.r, Stmulriscw triocelllltw and Synodu.s englemtu1i) Halimurllmll slullcain.sp. is described on the buia of23specimens taken in 12-1 S m of water from the reef off Sodwana Bay, Kwazulu. F.miMIIIItthilu stigmllpteron is redesc:ribed on the basis of 2 additional specimens (previously onJy known from the holotype), and 3 more specimens of /Jatrichthys felinw are reported (previously known from 4 specimens).