FIRST RECORD OF NINE AZOOXANTHELATE CORALS (ANTHOZOA: SCLERACTINIA) FROM THO COLOMBIAN CARIBBEAN (200-500 M)

Authors

  • Patricia Lattig
  • Javier Reyes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25268/bimc.invemar.2001.30.0.297

Keywords:

Scleractinia, Anthozoa, Caribbean, Continental slope

Abstract

Dunng INVEMAR-MACROFAUNA cruises (1998 - 1999), carried out along the upper continental slope of the Colombian Caribboan. 26 spocios of corals were collected, nine ol them are first records for the area. Tho distribution ranges of Potymyces tragibs and Fungiacyathus cnspus aro oxtondod to tho north coast of Colombia. The distribution ranges of Schuocyathus tnssihs, Balanophyllia cyathoides, B. palitera and B. bayen are extended to tho southom Caribbean. It is presented a list of the azooxanthellate coral spocies of tho Colombian Canbbean.

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Published

2016-06-08

Issue

Vol. 30 (2001)

Section

Research Articles

How to Cite

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FIRST RECORD OF NINE AZOOXANTHELATE CORALS (ANTHOZOA: SCLERACTINIA) FROM THO COLOMBIAN CARIBBEAN (200-500 M). Bol. Investig. Mar. Costeras [Internet]. 2016 Jun. 8 [cited 2026 May 31];30. Available from: https://boletin.invemar.org.co/index.php/boletin/article/view/297