COEXISTENCE OF THE TWO SPECIES OF AUXIS (PISCES) IN THE SANTA MARTA REGION, COLOMBIA

Authors

  • Arturo Acero P. Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Departamento de Biología, CECIMAR/INVEMAR, Cerro Punta Betín, Santa Marta, Colombia
  • Andrea Polanco F. Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (INVEMAR), Cerro Punta Betín, Santa Marta, Colombia
  • Jaime Garzón Ferreira Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras (INVEMAR), Cerro Punta Betín, Santa Marta, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25268/bimc.invemar.2006.35.0.219

Keywords:

Frigate tuna, Frigate mackerel, Bullet tuna, Bullet mackerel, Colombian Caribbean

Abstract

The marine environment of the Santa Marta region (Colombian Caribbean) is unique in many ways. The coexistence there of both species of Auxis is herewith reported and discussed. Auxis thazard, the frigate tuna or frigate mackerel, has been reported several times from Santa Marta; however, the occurrence of A. rochei, the bullet tuna or bullet mackerel, is reported for the first time. Some inter and intraspecific differences are discussed; fishery aspects are commented as well.

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Published

2016-01-01

Issue

Vol. 35 (2006)

Section

Research Articles

How to Cite

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COEXISTENCE OF THE TWO SPECIES OF AUXIS (PISCES) IN THE SANTA MARTA REGION, COLOMBIA. Bol. Investig. Mar. Costeras [Internet]. 2016 Jan. 1 [cited 2026 May 30];35. Available from: https://boletin.invemar.org.co/index.php/boletin/article/view/219