Growth of the Mesopelagic Fish <i>Vinciguerria attenuata</i> (Cocco, 1838) in the Strait of Messina (Central Mediterranean Sea)

The age and growth of the slender lightfish <i>Vinciguerria attenuata</i> are investigated for the first time by the analysis of otolith microstructure. A total of 242 individuals (standard length range = 15.3–39.0 mm) are collected from the Strait of Messina (central Mediterranean Sea)....

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Main Authors: Francesco Longo, Danilo Malara, Emanuele Asciutto, Pietro Battaglia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/5/1055