First occurrence of Actaeodes tomentosus (H. Milne Edwards, 1834) (Brachyura: Xanthidae: Actaeinae) in the Mediterranean Sea


M. CORSINI-FOKA
G. KONDYLATOS
Abstract

The presence of the crab Actaeodes tomentosus, native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean and the Red Sea, is documented for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea, on the basis of two specimens collected from Rhodes Island (Aegean Sea), a marine area particularly vulnerable to warm-water alien invasions. Along with the recent report of Xanthias lamarckii in similar conditions and region, the finding of another non-indigenous xanthid opens many questions regarding their occurrence in the area. Apart from the Lessepsian migration, other possible vectors of introduction are therefore examined.

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M. CORSINI-FOKA, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research

Institute of Oceanography/Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes

Marine Biologist, Senior Scientiss

G. KONDYLATOS, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research

Hydrobiological Station of Rhodes

Ichthyologist

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