A New Locality Record of Fangtooth Moray Enchelycore Anatina (Lowe, 1839) in Mersin Bay, Türkiye
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A single specimen of fangtooth moray eel Enchelycore anatina (Lowe, 1839) was observed during scuba diving in Mersin Bay (Akkum-Erdemli, Turkey) at a depth of 10 m in May 2024. This study provides an additional record of this species from Turkish waters and a new locality record from Mersin Bay (northeastern Mediterranean coast, Turkey). It indicates a successful adaptation of the moray eel specimen to the new locality.
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