New records of Cephalopods from Ascension Island (central Atlantic) found in yellowfin tuna stomachs

Downes, Katie; Savage, J.A.K.; Brickle, Paul

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Authors

Downes, Katie

Savage, J.A.K.

Brickle, Paul

Abstract(s)

The squid Hyaloteuthis pelagica (Bosc, 1802) and the octopus, Ocythoe tuberculate Rafinesque, 1814 have been recorded from Ascension Island for the first time. Both species were found in yellowfin tuna stomachs caught from inshore coastal waters (within 5 km). The specimens were in good condition with distinguishing features still apparent, signifying very recent ingestion. Morphological features were examined, photographs taken and specimens stored for use as part of an on-going study investigating dietary habits of yellowfin tuna.

Keywords

Ascension Island Cephalopoda Ocythoidae Ommastrephidae Thunnus albacares

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.3/4475

Citation

Downes, K.J., J.A.K. Savage & P. Brickle (2017). New records of Cephalopods from Ascension Island (central Atlantic) found in yellowfin tuna stomachs. "Arquipélago. Life and Marine Sciences", 34: 45-49