Common names: Dusky spinefoot
Occurrence: introduced
Salinity: marine
Abundance: occasional (usually not seen) | Ref: Azzurro, E., P. Schembri, R. Peirmani, A. Scarpato and F. Andaloro, 2007
Importance: of no interest | Ref:
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Uses: no uses
Comments: A lessepsian migrant. Six individuals captured in October 2006 (Ref. 95694). Not a common species in the area; observed underwater (A. Buttigieg, pers. Comm.). "During 2002, 5 specimens of this species have been observed regularly by myself and many other divers at the Blue Grotto Valley". A. Buttigieg. "In 2003, 9 specimens are being seen Dailyby myself and other divers at the same site." A. Buttigieg. Also Ref. 93646, 95699, 95771.
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Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/mt.html
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Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Por, F.D., 1978
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