A new gelatinous host for pelagic fishes: first in situ record of an association between driftfishes (Stromateiformes, Ariommatidae) and nudibranchs (Mollusca, Phylliroidae)

We describe the first recorded association between fishes and nudibranchs in epipelagic waters. In situ observations and photographs of a juvenile spotted driftfish Ariomma regulus (Stromateiformes; Ariommatidae) swimming alongside the planktonic nudibranch Phylliroe lichtensteinii (Gastropoda; Phyl...

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2023-11, Vol.103 (5), p.1237-1241
Main Authors: Pastana, Murilo N L, Johnson, G David, Mundy, Bruce, Datovo, Alessio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ariomma regulus
Ariommatidae
Fish
Juveniles
Life history
Marine molluscs
Mollusks
Nudibranchia
Pelagic fish
Phylliroidae
Shellfish
Swimming
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Summary:We describe the first recorded association between fishes and nudibranchs in epipelagic waters. In situ observations and photographs of a juvenile spotted driftfish Ariomma regulus (Stromateiformes; Ariommatidae) swimming alongside the planktonic nudibranch Phylliroe lichtensteinii (Gastropoda; Phylliroidae) were made during blackwater scuba dives off Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America. In this paper, we describe this behavior, highlighting a previously undocumented zooplanktonic host used by fishes. This finding also demonstrates the importance of community science in advancing our understanding of the early life history of marine species. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/jfb.15517