First record of melanism in Cheilodactylus variegatus Valenciennes, 1833

• Published in: Latin american journal of aquatic research Vol. 43; no. 3; p. 588
• Main Authors: Flores, Hector, Poblete, Hugo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso, Escuela de Ciencias del Mar 01.07.2015
• Subjects: Costa Rica

Melanism in fish is rare; it is expressed in a greater number of limnetic species rather than marine. The capture of a Cheilodactylus variegatus female specimen with full melanosis is reported. The individual was captured with harpoon by apnea diving, in the Caleta Piedra Azul, northern Chile. Its s...