1. Notospermus annulatus (Nemertea: Lineidae), a New Record for Bosnia and HerzegovinaAdla Kahrić, Dalila Delić, Dejan Kulijer, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The first record of the ribbon worm Notospermus annulatus (Grube, 1840) in Bosnia and Herzegovina is presented. For a long time, it was regarded as a synonym of Notospermus geniculatus (Delle Chiaje, 1822), but based on recent molecular phylogenetic study its status as a separate species is proposed and followed in this paper. A single specimen was recorded on 2nd October 2021 in a small bay near Opuće Village on Klek Peninsula. This finding contributes to the understanding of the species’ distribution in the Adriatic Sea and expands the knowledge of a scarcely known national marine fauna. This is also the first record of any Nemertea species in marine waters in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ključne besede: Adriatic Sea, Neum Bay, distribution, marine fauna, Mediterranean
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2. Cestum veneris Lesueur, 1813 (Ctenophora) : a Rare Guest in the Northern Adriatic SeaManja Rogelja, Martin Vodopivec, Alenka Malej, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: We report the occurrence of the ctenophore Cestum veneris Lesueur, 1813 in the Gulf of Trieste (northern Adriatic Sea). Three individuals were found in March 2022, representing the first documented record in the scientific literature in more than 130 years. They were observed and photographed in the sea, and two specimens were brought to the Piran Aquarium, where their behaviour was observed. Historical and recent literature on the occurrence of this species in the Adriatic Sea was reviewed. The occurrence in the Gulf of Trieste is likely related to the transport of C. veneris with the currents, and therefore we present simulation results for the period January-February. Despite the relatively rare detections near the coast, this species is probably widespread in the offshore waters of the central and southern Adriatic.
Ključne besede: winter gelatinous plankton, Ctenophora, distribution, Gulf of Trieste
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3. Occurrence of the Rare Driftfish Cubiceps gracilis (Nomeidae) from the Algerian Coast (Southwestern Mediterranean Sea)Farid Hemida, Boualem Brahmi, Christian Reynaud, Christian Capapé, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The authors report the capture of a specimen of driftfish, Cubiceps gracilis, from the Algerian coast. The present specimen was a female measuring 655 mm in total length (TL) and weighing 1580 g in total body weight. Its description includes some morphometric measurements and meristic counts. This is the first specimen of the species to have been captured in at least 50 years, confirming that it is a rare species in this area. C. gracilis is an oceanic epipelagic and mesopelagic species generally inhabiting deep bottoms, and is poorly exploited, due also to its low economic value.
Ključne besede: Cubiceps gracilis, Mediterranean Sea, distribution, habitat, description
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4. Contribution to the knowledge of the distribution of the Balkan whip snake Hierophis gemonensis (Laurenti, 1768) in the inland Balkan PeninsulaKatja Knez, Maj Kastelic, Edi Frcovski, Urban Dajčman, 2026, drugi znanstveni članki Povzetek: The Balkan whip snake (Hierophis gemonensis) is found along the Adriatic coast from northern Croatia to the south of the Balkan Peninsula, while its inland range remains poorly understood. We report on three new records: the first record for Kosovo and two juveniles from south-eastern North Macedonia. This sug-gests that the species’ distribution range extends further inland than previously documented.
Ključne besede: whip snake, new records, distribution, Balkan Peninsula
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5. Confirmed Occurrence of Pharaoh Cardinal Fish Apogonichthyoides pharaonis (Osteichthyes: Apogonidae) from the Syrian Coast (Eastern Mediterranean Sea)Christian Capapé, Adib Saad, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The paper documents the capture of a second specimen of pharaoh cardinal fish Apogonichthyoides pharaonic (Bellotti, 1874) from the Syrian coast. The specimen was an adult measuring 97 mm in total length (TL), 75 mm in standard length (SL), and weighing 19 g. This capture serves as confirmation of the presence of a viable population of A. pharaonis in the area, indicating it has found here adequate resources for development and reproduction.
Ključne besede: Apogonidae, distribution, population, Levant Basin
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6. First Substantiated Record of Painted Eel Echelus myrus (Ophichthidae) from the Syrian Marine Waters (Eastern Mediterranean Sea)Lana Khrema, Amina Alnesser, Adib Saad, Christian Capapé, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The present paper reports the first substantiated record of the painted eel Echelus myrus (Linnaeus, 1758) from the coast of Syria. The specimen measured 591 mm in total length, with a total body weight of 220 g. This record confirms the occurrence of this species in Syrian marine waters and the Levant Basin, filling the gap between the coast of Lebanon and other areas of the eastern Mediterranean, including the coast of Turkey.
Ključne besede: Echelus myrus, Ophichthidae, distribution, Levant Basin
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7. Perspective on Great White Sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) in the Northwestern Mediterranean and Recommendations for Further Field ResearchTanguy Carpaye-Tailamee, Mattéo Maurel, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: We put into perspective the knowledge about white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) in the Mediterranean Sea to identify if the northwestern part is an area of interest and the most efficient methodologies to highlight the presence of the species. We have compiled the main peer-reviewed works, officials’ reports and theses, both worldwide and more specifically in the Mediterranean. We focused on studies that allow us to define a more precise framework to search the species. In the Mediterranean, a particular link has been highlighted with bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus). The northwestern Mediterranean Sea has unique characteristics compared to other parts of the sea regarding primary productivity, surface temperature, presence of tuna, and is bordered by two white sharks’ hotspots. We list methodologies for detecting the species worldwide, including BRUVS and environmental DNA. We also make recommendations for field studies.
Ključne besede: white sharks, Mediterranean, distribution, diet, recommendations
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8. The First Substantiated Records of Smoothback Angelshark Squatina oculata (Squatinidae) from the Algerian Coast (Southwestern Mediterranean Sea)Christian Capapé, Christian Reynaud, Farid Hemida, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: In this paper, the authors report the captures of three specimens of smoothback angelshark Squatina oculata Bonaparte, 1840 from the eastern region of the Algerian coast. Two of the specimens were males, measuring 1555 mm and 1520 mm in total length (TL) and weighing 25.5 and 21 kg in total body weight (TBW), respectively. The third specimen was a female, measuring 1600 mm in TL and weighing 27 kg. The female exhibited fully yolked oocytes ready to be released from both ovaries. The diameter of 10 of the oocytes was measured, ranging between 58 and 70 mm (mean = 63.2 mm ± 4.8 mm). These findings constitute the first substantiated records of S. oculata in the Algerian ichthyofauna. However, while the occurrence of a viable population in the area cannot be totally ruled out, the species needs a management plan to prevent its drastic decline.
Ključne besede: Squatina oculata, distribution, viable populations, first record, ovarian fecundity
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9. The First Well-Documented Record of Maltese Skate Leucoraja melitensis (Rajidae) From the Algerian Coast (Southwestern Mediterranean Sea)Christian Capapé, Christian Reynaud, Farid Hemida, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The authors present a well-documented record of the first specimen of Maltese skate Leucoraja melitensis (Clark, 1926) ever to be reported from the coast of Algeria. According to data provided by the fishermen, it was an adult male measuring 253 mm in disc width, 232 mm in disc length and 455 mm in total length, and weighing 300 g approximately. Although the occurrence of this specimen is more likely attributable to migrations from other eastern Mediterranean areas such as the Tunisian coast, the possibility that it may indicate the presence of a viable population of L. melitensis in Algerian waters cannot be excluded.
Ključne besede: Rajidae, first record, migration, extension range, distribution, Algerian coast
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10. Additional Captures of Smoothback Angel Shark Squatina oculata (Squatinidae) from the Tunisian CoastKhadija Ounifi-Ben Amor, Mohamed Mourad Ben Amor, Marouène Bdioui, Christian Capapé, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The present paper reports the captures of two specimens of smoothback angelshark Squatina oculata Bonaparte, 1840 from the northern Tunisian coast. The specimens were two large females measuring 1.70 m and 1.60 m in total length and weighed 30 kg and 25 kg in total body weight, respectively. The smaller female carried yellow yolked oocytes and was probably at the beginning of its pregnancy. A total of eight smoothback angelsharks were caught between 2005 and 2021, which indicates a decline of captures in the area. However, the species is not extinct, but as in all Mediterranean regions it needs a management plan to preserve viable populations.
Ključne besede: Squatina oculata, distribution, viable populations, management plan, large specimens
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