Deep-water fish fauna in the Eastern Ionian Sea

摘要: Existing information on the ichthyofauna of Eastern Ionian Sea (Greece) was enriched by a recent research project carried out in its northern part at depths ranging from 300 to 1200 m. The frequency occurrence identified fish species and their abundance were examined. In total, 101 identified. Their number decreased significantly with depth. Argentina sphyraena presented highest Chlorophthalmus agassizi between 500 depth zone 500-700 m, predominated Phycis blennoides occurrence. 700-900 Galeus melastomus Nezumia sclerorhynchus showed both These two also most abundant 900-1200 whereas Lampanyctus crocodilus frequently encountered. Four (Benthocometes robustus, Microichthys coccoi, Nemichthys scolopaceus Epigonus constanciae) are reported for first time Greek waters, twenty Sea. Moreover, one specimen Caelorinchus mediterraneus IWAMOTO & UNGARO, 2002, that has only recently been described Mediterranean Sea,