scholarly journals The Presence of the invasive Lionfish Pterois miles in the Mediterranean Sea

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. BARICHE ◽  
M. TORRES ◽  
E. AZZURRO
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
New Records ◽  
Pterois Miles ◽  
Invasive Lionfish ◽  
Future Potential ◽  
The Mediterranean

Here we report the occurrence of Pterois miles in the Mediterranean Sea, based on the capture of two specimens along the coast of Lebanon. Previously, only one record of the species from the Mediterranean Sea had been documented. The new records highlight the arrival of new propagules of P. miles, more than two decades later, hinting to a future potential invasion of the Mediterranean Sea.

scholarly journals The Presence of the invasive Lionfish Pterois miles in the Mediterranean Sea

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 292 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. BARICHE ◽  
M. TORRES ◽  
E. AZZURRO
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
New Records ◽  
Pterois Miles ◽  
Invasive Lionfish ◽  
Future Potential ◽  
The Mediterranean

Here we report the occurrence of Pterois miles in the Mediterranean Sea, based on the capture of two specimens along the coast of Lebanon. Previously, only one record of the species from the Mediterranean Sea had been documented. The new records highlight the arrival of new propagules of P. miles, more than two decades later, hinting to a future potential invasion of the Mediterranean Sea.

scholarly journals The Chemical Composition of the Lionfish (Pterois miles, Bennett 1828), the New Invasive Species of the Mediterranean Sea

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deniz Ayas ◽  
Gulsemin Sen Agılkaya ◽  
Ali Rıza Kosker ◽  
Mustafa Durmus ◽  
Yılmaz Ucar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Pterois Miles ◽  
The Mediterranean

scholarly journals Vulnerable Forests of the Pink Sea Fan Eunicella verrucosa in the Mediterranean Sea

Diversity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Chimienti
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Citizen Science ◽  
New Records ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Science Data ◽  
Ligurian Sea ◽  
New Finding ◽  
Commercial Value ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Sea Fan

The pink sea fan Eunicella verrucosa (Cnidaria, Anthozoa, Alcyonacea) can form coral forests at mesophotic depths in the Mediterranean Sea. Despite the recognized importance of these habitats, they have been scantly studied and their distribution is mostly unknown. This study reports the new finding of E. verrucosa forests in the Mediterranean Sea, and the updated distribution of this species that has been considered rare in the basin. In particular, one site off Sanremo (Ligurian Sea) was characterized by a monospecific population of E. verrucosa with 2.3 ± 0.2 colonies m−2. By combining new records, literature, and citizen science data, the species is believed to be widespread in the basin with few or isolated colonies, and 19 E. verrucosa forests were identified. The overall associated community showed how these coral forests are essential for species of conservation interest, as well as for species of high commercial value. For this reason, proper protection and management strategies are necessary.

scholarly journals New records of Calappa tuerkayana Pastore, 1995 (Brachyura, Calappidae) from the central Mediterranean

2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-218
Author(s):  
Carlo Pipitone ◽  
Gianni Insacco ◽  
Daniela Massi ◽  
Bruno Zava
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Adult Male ◽  
New Records ◽  
Geographic Range ◽  
Central Mediterranean ◽  
Juvenile Individual ◽  
The Mediterranean

Two specimens of the uncommon calappid crab Calappa tuerkayana Pastore, 1995 are reported from the central Mediterranean. One juvenile individual was caught in a trawl net at about 105 m depth on a detritus bottom, and one adult male was caught in a trammel net at 50 m depth in a similar habitat. Details about carapace ornamentation and fresh color of the adult, which complement previous descriptions are provided. Family Calappidae includes four species in the Mediterranean Sea. C. tuerkayana has been recorded a few times from its known geographic range. These are the southernmost records to date.

scholarly journals Low Pufferfish and Lionfish Predation in Their Native and Invaded Ranges Suggests Human Control Mechanisms May Be Necessary to Control Their Mediterranean Abundances

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aylin Ulman ◽  
Holden E. Harris ◽  
Nikos Doumpas ◽  
Hasan Deniz Akbora ◽  
Sara A. A Al Mabruk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Population Control ◽  
Octopus Vulgaris ◽  
Tiger Shark ◽  
Lemon Shark ◽  
Western Atlantic ◽  
Pterois Miles ◽  
Common Octopus ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Lagocephalus Sceleratus

The silver-cheeked toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus, from the pufferfish family Tetraodontidae) and the Pacific red lionfish (Pterois miles, family Scorpaenidae) have recently invaded the Mediterranean Sea. Lagocephalus sceleratus has spread throughout this entire sea with the highest concentrations in the eastern basin, while more recently, Pterois miles has spread from the Eastern to the Central Mediterranean Sea. Their effects on local biodiversity and fisheries are cause for management concern. Here, a comprehensive review of predators of these two species from their native Indo-Pacific and invaded Mediterranean and Western Atlantic ranges is presented. Predators of Tetraodontidae in general were reviewed for their native Indo-Pacific and Western Atlantic ranges, as no records were found specifically for L. sceleratus in its native range. Tetraodontidae predators in their native ranges included mantis shrimp (Stomatopoda), lizardfish (Synodus spp.), tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier), lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris), sea snakes (Enhydrina spp.), catfish (Arius spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), and common octopus (Octopus vulgaris). The only reported predator of adult L. sceleratus in the Mediterranean was loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), whereas juvenile L. sceleratus were preyed by common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) and garfish (Belone belone). Conspecific cannibalism of L. sceleratus juveniles was also confirmed in the Mediterranean. Pufferfish predators in the Western Atlantic included common octopus, frogfish (Antennaridae), and several marine birds. Predators of all lionfish species in their native Indo-Pacific range included humpback scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis spp.), bobbit worms (Eunice aphroditois), moray eels (Muraenidae), and bluespotted cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii). Lionfish predators in the Mediterranean included dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus), white grouper (Epinephelus aeneus), common octopus, and L. sceleratus, whereas in the Western Atlantic included the spotted moray (Gymnothorax moringa), multiple grouper species (tiger Mycteroperca tigris, Nassau Epinephelus striatus, black Mycteroperca bonaci, red Epinephelus morio, and gag Mycteroperca microleps; Epinephelidae), northern red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus), greater amberjack (Seriola dumerilli), and nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum). The sparse data found on natural predation for these species suggest that population control via predation may be limited. Their population control may require proactive, targeted human removals, as is currently practiced with lionfish in the Western Atlantic.

scholarly journals Where are they now? Tracking the Mediterranean Lionfish Invasion via Local Dive Centers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth W Phillips ◽  
Alexander Kotrschal
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Citizen Science ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Mediterranean Coast ◽  
Accurate Identification ◽  
Invasive Range ◽  
Pterois Miles ◽  
Invasion Models ◽  
Invasive Lionfish ◽  
The Mediterranean

AbstractInvasive species are globally on the rise due to human-induced environmental change and are often a source of harm to their new ecosystems. Tracking the spread of invaders is crucial to better management of invasive species, and citizen science is often used to collect sighting data. However, this can be unreliable due to the general public’s limited expertise for accurate identification and a lack of clear absence data. Here, we introduce a refined method of citizen science by tracking the spread of the invasive lionfish (Pterois miles) in the Mediterranean Sea using dive centers’ expertise on local marine wildlife. We contacted 1131 dive centers on the Mediterranean coast via email and received 216 responses reporting whether or not lionfish were present in their area and, if present, the year they were first sighted. Currently, lionfish sightings are observed in the eastern half of the Mediterranean, though the front is continuing to move west with the furthest sighting as far as Corfu, Greece (19.939423°E, 39.428017°N). In 2020, lionfish also expanded their invasive range north on the Turkish Aegean coast to Karaburun (26.520657°E, 38.637033°N), showing that the invasion is ongoing. We found that the invasive range is now exceeding previous invasion models, highlighting the need for additional research on lionfish biology to inform management efforts. Continuous monitoring of invasive fronts based on dive center reports and a better understanding of what makes lionfish so invasive is crucial to mitigating their negative impact on native ecosystems.

scholarly journals Range expansion of the common lionfish Pterois miles (Bennett, 1828) in the Mediterranean Sea: an unwanted new guest for Italian waters

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernesto Azzurro ◽  
Bessi Stancanelli ◽  
Vincenzo Di Martino ◽  
Michel Bariche
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Range Expansion ◽  
Pterois Miles ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Mediterranean
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