Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
2017, Vol 17, Num, 1 (Pages: 25-29)
First Record of Epactophanes richardi Mrázek, 1893 (Copepoda, Harpacticoida, Camptocamptidae) for Turkish Inland Waters
Ahmet Bozkurt 1
1 Iskenderun Technical University Marine Sciences and Technology Faculty, 31200, Iskenderun, Hatay, Turkey
DOI :
10.4194/1303-2712-v17_1_04
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The harpacticoid copepod, Epactophanes richardi collected from Sarıseki Stream (İskenderun, Hatay) and Dragon River (Anamur, Antalya) was reported for the first time from Turkish inland waters. In addition, 14 other species of copepods were found in three localities. On the other hand, Phyllognathopus viguieri and Kinnecaris xanthi are second record from inland waters of Turkey.
Keywords :
Epactophanes richardi, first record, Sarıseki Stream, Dragon River